Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) went on lockdown Thursday after receiving threats, the schools confirmed.

Schools from Florida to Virginia were canceling classes because of reported threats.

HBCUs on lockdown

What we know: FOX 35 Orlando reports the following schools are on lockdown because of threats. There are several more in other states.

Bethune-Cookman University - Daytona Beach, Florida

Alabama State University - Montgomery, Alabama

Virginia State University - Petersburg, Virginia

Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia

Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, Georgia

What we don't know:

The nature of the threats are unclear, but local reports described the threats as "terroristic."

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