Racist Incidents at Ole Miss

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 9 Nov

   The University of Mississippi’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead condemned the behavior depicted in the video in a statement issued Sunday.

   4 outlets · The Independent
2. 10 Nov

   “To the women I offended and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize,” Kunes said in her statement.

   4 outlets · NBC News
3. 11 Nov

   As I intend to cooperate fully with the University’s investigation, I ask for privacy for my family.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 15 articles

• 11 Nov Black Ole Miss students racially abused by white women said one of their tormentors continued making offensive gestures while they confronted herBlack Ole Miss students Jakiyra Metcalf, Kaiden Caldwell, and Victoria G Johnson were racially abused by three white women outside their apartment on Friday evening, with one of the women continuing to make offensive gestures even after being confronted. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera and went viral, prompting an apology from one of the perpetrators, Alaina Kunes, who later withdrew from Ole Miss due…Daily Mail
• 11 Nov Ole Miss students ‘devastated’ by racist monkey gestures and noises captured on door cameraThree 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…NBC News
• 11 Nov College Girl Forced Out Of School After Being Smeared As Racist Over Doorbell PrankAlaina Kunes, an 18-year-old University of Mississippi student, has withdrawn from the university after a video of her and two friends making monkey noises outside an apartment went viral on TikTok. The footage, which received over 13 million views, sparked outrage when it was revealed that the resident is Black. Despite claiming she did not know who lived in the apartment, Kunes issued a public apology and said she…The Daily Wire
• 11 Nov Ole Miss students speak out after alleged racial harassment in videoBlack college students at the University of Mississippi confronted two white students who made monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment, an act captured on video that went viral. The targeted students expressed shock and hurt over the incident, despite being aware of historical racism at Ole Miss, such as its exclusion of Black students until 1962. One of the perpetrators, Aliana Kunes, apologized but…CBS News
• 11 Nov Ole Miss students who say they were targeted in alleged racist incident on Ring video speak outStudents from the University of Mississippi who lived in the dorm room where a racist incident was captured on a Ring security camera have spoken out about their experience in an interview with journalist Jericka Duncan. The students discussed being targeted by other women making offensive gestures outside their window, as recorded by the camera system.CBS News
• 11 Nov Ole Miss students targeted with racist gestures in Ring camera video speak outStudents from the University of Mississippi spoke about their experience after a video captured by a Ring security camera showed women outside their dorm room making racist gestures towards them. The interview, conducted by CNN's Jericka Duncan, provides insight into how the targeted students have been affected by this incident.CBS News
• 11 Nov Black Ole Miss students say they immediately confronted classmates who made monkey noises — and one kept doing itBlack freshmen students at Ole Miss were harassed by white classmates making racist monkey noises outside their apartment earlier this month. The incident was captured on a doorcam and went viral. While one student, Kunes, apologized publicly for her actions, another continued the behavior despite being confronted. University officials are investigating the incident, which they described as "deeply troubling" and…New York Post
• 11 Nov Woman at center of viral Ole Miss racist video speaks out and admits ‘insensitive’ remarksAlaina Kunes, 18, one of three white women seen making racist gestures outside an off-campus apartment at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where three Black students lived, has issued a public apology. The incident occurred on November 6 and was recorded by a Ring doorbell camera. In her statement, Kunes expressed regret for her actions but claimed she did not intend to offend anyone based on race. She also…The Independent
• 11 Nov Family business of Ole Miss student who made monkey noises outside black students’ door hit with lawsuit over racism claimsThe family of Alaina Kunes, an Ole Miss student who was caught on video making racist monkey noises outside a black students' apartment, is facing legal issues over racism claims at their Wisconsin-based automotive company, Kunes Auto Group. The company has been sued by Makayla Starks for placing a service sticker with the N-word on her car windshield after she purchased a vehicle from one of its dealerships in…New York Post
• 11 Nov Two white students at University of Mississippi make monkey gestures in Ring videoTwo 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…The Guardian

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