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Two white students at University of Mississippi make monkey gestures in Ring video
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Two white University of Mississippi students were filmed making offensive monkey gestures in a video posted on TikTok, sparking widespread outrage and a school investigation.
- The video, recorded by a Black student living below the women involved, has nearly 13 million views and is widely condemned for its racist implications.
- One of the women, Alaina Kunes, apologized through a statement denying racial intent but acknowledged the seriousness of the incident and pledged to cooperate with the university's inquiry.
- University officials condemned the behavior, emphasized the need for a safe and respectful campus environment, and have reached out to affected students for support.
- The university did not provide information on disciplinary actions or enrollment status, while noting a history of racist incidents on campus, including a 2014 noose-hanging controversy.
