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University of Mississippi investigates viral video of students making racist gestures
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University of Mississippi officials are actively investigating a viral doorbell video showing white students making racist noises and gestures outside a Black student's apartment. School representatives have reached out to the targeted students to offer support, while declining to comment on potential disciplinary actions due to student privacy laws.
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The incident has drawn millions of views online and prompted calls for accountability from students and parents regarding campus safety and racial harassment.
Key Facts
- A viral Ring camera video showed three white female students outside a Black student's apartment on Friday evening.
- Two of the students in the video were seen beating their chests while grunting and cooing like monkeys.
- The video was posted to TikTok and garnered over 12 million views by early Monday afternoon.
- University of Mississippi Vice Chancellor Shawnboda Mead confirmed that the incident is under active investigation.
- University staff reached out to the affected students to offer support and resources.
- School officials confirmed that the individuals in the video are enrolled students at the university.
- The university stated that specific student conduct cases and disciplinary records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Jakiyra Metcalf, a resident of the apartment, stated that affected students were scheduled to meet with university officials on Monday.
- A similar incident occurred at the university in 2024 involving a student directing monkey gestures at a Black protester.
Who's Mentioned
PersonGlenn F. Boyce“Chancellor who previously addressed a similar campus incident in 2024.”OrganizationUniversity of Mississippi“Institution investigating the incident and employing the involved students.”PersonTasha Bolton“Mother of one of the Black students living in the apartment.”OrganizationABC News“News organization that received statements from the university.”OrganizationTikTok“Social media platform where the video was originally posted.”PersonJakiyra Metcalf“One of the Black students living in the apartment who posted the video to TikTok”PersonRowan Henchy“ABC News contributor who reported on the story.”PersonShawnboda Mead“Vice Chancellor who issued a statement regarding the university's investigation.”