John,

White supremacist threats to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students are more reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s than what we expect in 2022. And yet, look at this recent headline:

HBCUs nationwide have come under attack from dangerous white supremacist threats of violence. As a result, several HBCUs have pivoted to remote learning to avoid putting students and staff at greater risk. Although the Biden administration has acknowledged the FBI’s law enforcement investigation, the support for HBCUs has been woefully inadequate.

Can you add your name in calling on the Biden administration to better support HBCU students and staff during this difficult time? Check out our demands below and add your name as a grassroots co-signer today.

HBCUs need additional resources to provide:

• Emergency counseling and psychological support to students who have had their lives threatened simply for attending HBCUs.
• Additional security and campus safety measures to protect students, staff and campuses from bomb threats and other racist violence.
• Support for students who have transitioned into remote learning environments to maximize their educational opportunities while away from campus.
• Funding to restore safe and vibrant campus environments for students in the aftermath of bomb threats through campus programming and student activities funds.

The FBI and law enforcement agencies must bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice, but law enforcement is not a sufficient solution to white supremacist violence. HBCUs also need additional resources to support their students in this difficult time.

Become a grassroots co-signer of our demands to the Biden administration to provide critical resources to HBCU students and staff to help get back on track as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Deborah Weinstein
Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs