University of Mississippi investigates video of white students making monkey gestures
The Guardian reported that two white students at the University of Mississippi were captured making offensive monkey gestures in a Ring video that has…
The Guardian reported that two white students at the University of Mississippi were captured making offensive monkey gestures in a Ring video that has sparked a school investigation. The clip, posted on TikTok by freshman Jakiyra Metcalf, shows one woman thumping her chest and babbling like a monkey, while another woman jumps into view and mimics the noises. Women are reportedly upstairs neighbours of three Black students, one of whom uploaded the video. The incident has drawn criticism online and prompted university officials to look into the matter.
Why it matters
The episode has raised concerns about racial harassment on campus and led to an official inquiry.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- University of Mississippi, Ring, TikTok Two, Black
- Section
- World
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