Racist Incident At Ole Miss
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- Lucia I Suarez SangCBS News
- Isabel KeaneThe Independent
- Sophie GableDaily Mail
- George SolisNBC News
- Georgia WorrellNew York Post
- Uwa Ede-OsifoThe Guardian
- Ella MorrisonNew York Post
- Owen ScottThe Independent
- Patrick ReillyNew York Post
- Mark OsborneCBS News
- Jericka DuncanCBS News
- Amanda HardingThe Daily Wire
- Suzanne GamboaNBC News
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- Matt WalshThe Daily Wire
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One of the women caught on camera making monkey noises and gestures at the apartment door of three Black Ole Miss students doubled down when confronted at the time, a woman who lives in the home told “CBS Morning.”
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Kunes has withdrawn from the university, a source close to her told NBC News.
"We actually went outside and tried to, like, approach them and get them to explain why they did that," Metcalf told "CBS Mornings."
Shawnboda Mead, the vice chancellor for student affairs at the university, issued a statement to the campus community on Sunday night, condemning the behavior as 'deeply troubling'
“To the women I offended and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize,” Kunes said in her statement.
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Black students at the University of Mississippi discussed a racist incident where two students were recorded outside their apartment making monkey gestures and noises. The affected student, Jericka Duncan, described the encounter as extremely hurtful. The article focuses on the impact of this racially charged act on those who experienced it directly.
Black students speak about racist incident caught on video: "It was like a slap in the face" →5 articles from CBS News on this storyA 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 storyLauren 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 storyAlaina 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…
Woman at center of viral Ole Miss racist video speaks out and admits ‘insensitive’ remarks →2 articles from The Independent on this storyThree 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 storyThis 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 storyShow 2 more outlets
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 →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 →Analysis
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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,” Kunes said.
The University of Mississippi launched an investigation into the incident, Shawnboda Mead, the school’s vice chancellor for student affairs, said in an email sent to the campus Sunday.
“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.”
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Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Ole Miss launches investigation after students caught on camera making monkey noises toward home of Black students
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Woman at center of viral Ole Miss racist video speaks out and admits ‘insensitive’ remarks
How it changed
- 9 Nov
“Over the weekend, a video circulated on social media showing University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students,” Mead wrote.
- 10 Nov
“To the women I offended and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize,” Kunes said in her statement.
- 11 Nov
"We actually went outside and tried to, like, approach them and get them to explain why they did that," Metcalf told "CBS Mornings."
- 12 Nov
An Ole Miss student caught on camera making monkey noises with her friend outside of another student's apartment has a fundraiser set up in her defense – and it's already raised more than $42,000.
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12 Nov ‘Unaware Of Their Race’: White Student Hounded Out Of SEC School Over Monkey Taunts Says The Whole Thing Was A MisunderstandingAt 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…Daily Caller
12 Nov Black students speak about racist incident caught on video: "It was like a slap in the face"Black students at the University of Mississippi discussed a racist incident where two students were recorded outside their apartment making monkey gestures and noises. The affected student, Jericka Duncan, described the encounter as extremely hurtful. The article focuses on the impact of this racially charged act on those who experienced it directly.CBS News
12 Nov Blonde Ole Miss student who stood by friend hurling racial taunts has fundraiser set up for her: 'She's done nothing wrong!'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…Daily Mail
11 Nov Only An Idiot Would Fall For The Ole Miss Hate HoaxThis 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…The Daily Wire
11 Nov Ole Miss coed who ‘doubled down with monkey noises’ when confronted by black students raises thousands in racist fundraiserA 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…New York Post
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
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- 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
10 Nov Ole Miss coed caught making racist monkey noises outside black students’ door drops outAlaina Kunes, an 18-year-old student at the University of Mississippi, has withdrawn from the university following a video where she is seen making racist monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment shared by three black students. The incident, captured on TikTok and viewed nearly 13 million times, prompted Kunes to issue a public apology for her actions, which she described as insensitive and inappropriate…New York Post
10 Nov Woman apologizes for making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students’ apartmentAlaina Kunes, an 18-year-old student at Ole Miss, apologized on Tuesday for making racist gestures outside the apartment of three Black students, as shown in a viral video from Friday. In the video, Kunes and another unidentified woman are seen mimicking apes while a third woman walks by without incident. Kunes withdrew from the university following the incident, which prompted an investigation by Ole Miss’s student…NBC News
10 Nov Ole Miss student issues groveling apology over vile video of her outside black woman's apartment... but claims she wasn't being racistA University of Mississippi student named Alaina Kunes has issued an apology for making monkey noises outside what she claims was a neighbor's apartment without knowing the residents' race. The incident was captured on video and shared widely online, prompting backlash against the three white students involved. While Kunes expressed remorse and stated her intention to cooperate with the university’s investigation…Daily Mail- 9 Nov Ole Miss launches investigation after students caught on camera making monkey noises toward home of Black studentsUniversity of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is investigating after a video surfaced on social media showing white students making monkey noises outside the apartment of Black students. The incident prompted calls from the affected student's mother for disciplinary action. Ole Miss Vice Chancellor Shawnboda Mead condemned the behavior and confirmed that university offices are conducting an investigation, though they will…The Independent
9 Nov Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gesturesThe University of Mississippi is investigating a video circulating on social media showing racist behavior by two students near a doorbell camera. The video, which includes monkey sounds and gestures, was recorded at an apartment where the victim has Black roommates. Ole Miss condemned the actions as "offensive" and stated that they are actively investigating according to university processes while respecting…CBS News
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