Two white students at University of Mississippi make monkey gestures in Ring video
Summary
A Ring camera video showing two University of Mississippi students making monkey gestures and sounds drew widespread criticism and prompted a university investigation. One student, Alaina Kunes, apologized and said her actions were not directed at anyone because of race; the university condemned the behavior and offered support to affected students.Key Facts
- Freshman Jakiyra Metcalf posted the video from her apartment door on TikTok.
- The video shows one woman thumping her chest and making monkey sounds while another joins in.
- Metcalf’s mother said her daughter lives with two Black roommates and that the women in the video are upstairs neighbors.
- Alaina Kunes, 18, apologized in a statement and said she had apologized to the women.
- Kunes said she had received death threats and harassment and intended to cooperate with the university investigation.
- University vice-chancellor for student affairs Shawnboda Mead condemned racism and said the university had contacted the affected students.
- A university spokesperson had not responded to questions about the students’ enrollment status or possible disciplinary action.
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