Multiple historically Black colleges and universities in the South were on lockdown or cancelled classes on Thursday over potential threats.

Alabama State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University locked down the morning of Sept. 11 after threats were made against all three campuses.

Multiple historically Black colleges and universities in the South were on lockdown or cancelled classes on Thursday over potential threats.

"I’m not sure why or how they have become a target today, but it is not ok," Rep. Jasmine Crockett said.

Six historically black colleges and universities in the South locked down on Thursday morning after receiving potential threats that are being investigated.