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November 13, 2015

Classes Canceled at Howard amid Death Threats Against Black Students 
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Meanwhile, some professors canceled classes at the historically black
college of Howard University in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, after
someone claiming to be a University of Missouri student made a violent
threat against Howard students. The author said on an online comment
board that he would kill any black students on Howard's campus Thursday,
writing, "After all, it's not murder if they're black." In an email to
students, Howard President Wayne Frederick said the university is "aware
of the threat" and that security has been increased around campus. The
threats came one day after two white college students were arrested for
allegedly posting social media threats against students of color at the
University of Missouri. The threats included, "I'm going to stand my
ground tomorrow and shoot every black person I see" and "I'm gonna shoot
any black people tomorrow, so be ready."

 

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