Ole Miss students speak out after alleged racial harassment in video
Summary
Three Black University of Mississippi students described being targeted by two white students who made monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment on Nov. 6. One student apologized and voluntarily withdrew from Ole Miss; the university said it is investigating, and the women said they plan to stay enrolled.Key Facts
- The students said they saw the incident on their Ring camera and went outside to ask the women why they had done it.
- The roommates said one woman apologized, while the other continued making gestures after the apology.
- Aliana Kunes apologized in a statement, saying her actions were insensitive, inappropriate and harmful.
- Kunes said she had not known the women’s race before the incident and said she had not intended to direct the gestures or sounds at a person of color.
- Kunes voluntarily withdrew from the university after issuing her statement.
- Ole Miss officials said they are investigating and have contacted the students who were targeted.
- Metcalf, Caldwell and Johnson said they plan to remain at Ole Miss.
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