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Woman at center of viral Ole Miss racist video speaks out and admits ‘insensitive’ remarks
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- Alaina Kunes, an 18-year-old woman, apologized for making racist monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment housing three Black University of Mississippi students, acknowledging her actions were insensitive and harmful despite claiming no prior knowledge of the women's race.
- Kunes has withdrawn from the university amid backlash and reports that her family has received death threats; she expressed commitment to cooperating with the university's investigation and asked for privacy.
- The university's Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs condemned the behavior as unacceptable and confirmed an investigation is underway, cautioning against misinformation on social media.
- Kunes is not affiliated with Kunes Auto Group, a family-owned business previously involved in a separate racism-related lawsuit, and the company has distanced itself from her actions.
- The video was recorded by a Ring doorbell owned by the mother of one of the targeted students, who is preparing a public statement regarding the incident.
