Alabama A&M Students Defiant After Racist Library Threat
Alabama A&M University, a historic institution founded in 1875 to educate freedmen and their children, faced a racist threat targeting the J.F. Drake Library. The threat, part of a long history of racist attacks against Black students and activists, included violent fantasies of bombs and guns.
The university swiftly investigated and declared an all-clear, finding no imminent danger. Dr. Daniel K. Wims, the university president, encouraged students to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. The threat aimed to deter young Black men and women from learning, rising, and leading. However, it had the opposite effect. Students were advised to go to class, learn, rise, and lead as a response to the hateful threat. This incident echoed historical events where young Black individuals faced hate and violence with courage and resilience, such as the Freedom Riders in 1961, the Children's Crusade in 1963, the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965, and the Little Rock Nine in 1957. Students at Alabama A&M were motivated by the legacy of those who came before them and a desire to change the nation.
The racist threat against Alabama A&M University was met with determination and unity. Students refused to be intimidated, choosing instead to focus on their education and future. The university stands as a symbol of resistance against hate, embodying the spirit of its founding in 1875.
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