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Extended interview: Ole Miss students describe alleged racial harassment seen in viral video

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Black students at the University of Mississippi are discussing a viral video where two White students were recorded making monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment, as captured by a doorbell camera. In an interview with CNN correspondent Jericka Duncan, the students emphasize the importance of being mindful of one's actions and their impact on others.
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Alaina Kunes, an 18-year-old student at the University of Mississippi (commonly known as Ole Miss), has voluntarily withdrawn from the university following a viral Ring doorbell camera video. The footage, originally posted to TikTok by student Jakiyra Metcalf, captured Kunes and another student, Lauren Mayfield, making monkey-like noises and gestures outside the apartment of three Black students. In a formal statement issued by a Chicago law firm, Kunes apologized for the incident but insisted she was "unaware of [the residents'] race" and did not intentionally make the gestures toward a person of color. However, the roommates of the affected students reported to CBS News that while Kunes apologized, Mayfield allegedly continued to make the gestures even after the apology. The university's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Shawnboda Mead, confirmed that the incident is being "actively investigated" and that staff have reached out to the impacted students for support. Demetrick Stringer Jr., president of the university's Black Student Union, has called for accountability and stronger efforts to educate newcomers. Kunes and her family have reportedly faced harassment and death threats since the video gained national attention.

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CBS NewsThis outlet13 Nov

Black students at the University of Mississippi are discussing a viral video where two White students were recorded making monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment, as captured by a doorbell camera. In an interview with CNN correspondent Jericka Duncan, the students emphasize the importance of being mindful of one's actions and their impact on others.

Extended interview: Ole Miss students describe alleged racial harassment seen in viral video (this article)6 articles from CBS News on this story
New York Post11 Nov

A University of Mississippi student who made monkey noises at black students has raised over $20,000 through a controversial online fundraiser created by a self-proclaimed independent journalist. The fundraiser claims to support the student financially and encourages others facing similar backlash to resist issuing apologies. Meanwhile, one of the targeted black students confirmed that after an initial apology from…

Ole Miss coed who ‘doubled down with monkey noises’ when confronted by black students raises thousands in racist fundraiser →4 articles from New York Post on this story
The Independent12 Nov

Two white students at the University of Mississippi were filmed making monkey-like sounds and gestures outside the door of three Black students in an incident that has garnered over 13 million views on TikTok. One student involved, 18-year-old Alaina Kunes, issued a public apology through a law firm and withdrew from the university, while the victims reported that a second woman continued the behavior after the…

Ole Miss students who were harassed by white students speak out →3 articles from The Independent on this story
Daily Mail12 Nov

Lauren Mayfield, an Ole Miss student, was filmed outside an apartment making monkey gestures alongside another student identified as Alaina Kunes. While Kunes has apologized and withdrawn from the university, Mayfield faces online support through a fundraiser that has raised over $42,584 to defend her against accusations of racism. The fundraiser's organizer claims Mayfield did nothing wrong and criticizes…

Blonde Ole Miss student who stood by friend hurling racial taunts has fundraiser set up for her: 'She's done nothing wrong!' →3 articles from Daily Mail on this story
NBC News11 Nov

Three women, reportedly white, were filmed outside an off-campus apartment at Ole Miss making monkey gestures and noises on Friday. One of them, Alaina Kunes, 18, later apologized, claiming she was unaware the residents were Black. The other woman doubled down when confronted. The victims, two Black students named Jakiyra Metcalf and Victoria Johnson, expressed feelings of hurt and devastation over the incident. Ole…

Ole Miss students ‘devastated’ by racist monkey gestures and noises captured on door camera →2 articles from NBC News on this story
The Daily Wire11 Nov

This article criticizes ABC World News Tonight for airing footage of alleged racist behavior by two students at the University of Mississippi, claiming the incident is not nationally relevant and questioning the network's motives for covering it. The author argues that nearly 10 million viewers watched the segment, which focused on students making racially offensive gestures outside a black student’s apartment…

Only An Idiot Would Fall For The Ole Miss Hate Hoax →2 articles from The Daily Wire on this story
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The Guardian11 Nov

Two white students at the University of Mississippi were filmed making monkey gestures outside an apartment complex on Saturday, a video that has garnered nearly 13 million views and widespread condemnation for its racist implications. Freshman Jakiyra Metcalf shared surveillance footage showing one woman mimicking monkey noises while another joined in. One of the women involved, Alaina Kunes, apologized through her…

Two white students at University of Mississippi make monkey gestures in Ring video →
Toronto Star11 Nov

University of Mississippi students Victoria Johnson, Jakiyra Metcalf, and Kaiyden Caldwell shared a Ring camera video showing two white students making monkey-like gestures outside their apartment door, an incident perceived as racist due to longstanding negative stereotypes. One student, Alaina Kunes, apologized publicly through a law firm, while the other continued her behavior off-camera. The university condemned…

Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures →
Daily Caller12 Nov

At the University of Mississippi, three white female students were recorded making monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by black female residents. Freshman Alaina Kunes, one of the involved students, has apologized, claiming she was unaware the targets were Black and that her actions were not meant to be racist. However, another resident reported that after the initial apology, a second student…

‘Unaware Of Their Race’: White Student Hounded Out Of SEC School Over Monkey Taunts Says The Whole Thing Was A Misunderstanding →
Times of India12 Nov

A viral 13-second doorbell camera video from November 6 at the University of Mississippi shows two white female students making monkey-like noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by Black students. The footage, which garnered over 13 million views on TikTok, led to a university investigation and a public apology from one student, Alaina Kunes, who voluntarily withdrew from the school. The report focuses…

What happened at Ole Miss? Viral video shows students making monkey noises and gestures outside Black students' apartment. Donors raise money for accused Lauren Mayfield →

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“Before the incident on November 6, I never met the women involved and was unaware of their race, however, I recognize my actions were insensitive, inappropriate, and deeply harmful,” Kunes said in a statement through an attorney.

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Amid the huge backlash to the viral video, Kunes has claimed that her family has received death threats.

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“I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color.”

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Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures CBS News · stated as fact

Ole Miss launches investigation after students caught on camera making monkey noises toward home of Black students The Independent · stated as fact

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Woman at center of viral Ole Miss racist video speaks out and admits ‘insensitive’ remarks The Independent

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The Independent
Hedges 4 of 45 claims Outlet record 59/100
Ole Miss students ‘devastated’ by racist monkey gestures and noises captured on door camera Same event
NBC News
Hedges 1 of 21 claims Outlet record 77/100
What happened at Ole Miss? Viral video shows students making monkey noises and gestures outside Black students' apartment. Donors raise money for accused Lauren Mayfield Same event
Times of India
Hedges 3 of 41 claims Outlet record 59/100
Ole Miss launches investigation after students caught on camera making monkey noises toward home of Black students Same event
The Independent
Hedges 1 of 25 claims Outlet record 59/100
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures Same event
CBS News
Leans left Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 68/100
Black Ole Miss students say they immediately confronted classmates who made monkey noises — and one kept doing it Same event
New York Post
Leans left Hedges 0 of 18 claims Outlet record 66/100
Ole Miss students who say they were targeted in alleged racist incident on Ring video speak out Same event
CBS News
Hedges 0 of 1 claims Outlet record 68/100
Only An Idiot Would Fall For The Ole Miss Hate Hoax Same event
The Daily Wire
Hedges 30 of 299 claims Outlet record 59/100
Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures Same event
Toronto Star
Leans left Hedges 3 of 40 claims Outlet record 64/100
Blonde Ole Miss student who stood by friend hurling racial taunts has fundraiser set up for her: 'She's done nothing wrong!' Same event
Daily Mail
Hedges 1 of 67 claims Outlet record 70/100

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Jericka Duncan PERSON · 1× University of Mississippi ORG · 1× White NORP · 1×

Narrative

A group of University of Mississippi roommates are speaking out after a doorbell camera captured two White students making monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
2026-11-13 · CBS News
Extended interview: Ole Miss students describe alleged racial harassment seen in viral video · assertive framing

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A group of University of Mississippi roommates are speaking out after a doorbell camera captured two White students making monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment. asserted
students → speak → apartment
In an extended conversation with Jericka Duncan, the Black students reflect on the alleged racial incident and urge others to "be mindful of their actions." asserted
students → reflect → actions
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