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campus-and-community24 minutes ago•2 min saved

Ole Miss students detail confrontation and mixed feelings over viral racist gesture video

Three Black University of Mississippi students spoke publicly for the first time about a November 6 incident where two white women made racist gestures outside their apartment. The students described the experience as devastating and criticized the apology from Alaina Kunes, who has since withdrawn from the university. While Kunes claimed she was unaware of the residents' race, the students emphasized that the actions were disrespectful regardless of intent. The university is investigating the incident, though privacy laws limit public details on disciplinary actions.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#alaina-kunes #campus-and-community #racial-discrimination

crime-and-courts11 hours ago•1 min saved

Kunes Auto Group Linked to Pattern of Racist Incidents Amid Ole Miss Viral Video

A viral video of an Ole Miss student making racist gestures has exposed a broader pattern of alleged racial misconduct tied to the Kunes Auto Group. While the latest incident involves a family member rather than an employee, the dealership has faced lawsuits and firings for similar acts since 2025. The university is investigating the student, who has since withdrawn.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#alaina-kunes #civil-rights #crime-and-courts

us1 day ago•1 min saved

Ole Miss investigates racist taunts after viral doorbell video sparks national outrage

A viral video showing two white students making monkey noises and gestures outside the apartment of three Black University of Mississippi students has triggered a university investigation and national debate. One student, Alaina Kunes, issued a public apology and withdrew from the school, claiming she was unaware of the residents' race. However, the affected students reported that a second, unidentified woman continued the behavior when confronted. The incident has drawn over 13 million views, prompting the university to condemn the actions as 'offensive' and 'unacceptable' while offering support to the impacted students.

via NBC News|

#alaina-kunes #campus-investigation #racial-discrimination

us-news1 day ago•2 min saved

Ole Miss freshman withdraws after viral video shows racist taunts outside Black students' apartment

A University of Mississippi student withdrew from the school and issued an apology after a video showed her and another woman making monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by Black students. The clip, captured by a Ring doorbell camera on November 6, has been viewed over 12.5 million times. The university launched an investigation, while the targeted students expressed mixed feelings about the apology, stating the incident remained hurtful despite the withdrawal.

via CBS News|

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Ole Miss victim’s mother criticizes Alaina Kunes’s withdrawal after viral racist video

Alaina Kunes, an 18-year-old University of Mississippi freshman, withdrew from the school and issued a public apology after a viral video showed her and another woman making monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by Black students. The incident, captured on a Ring doorbell camera on November 6, sparked national outrage and a university investigation. While Kunes claimed she was unaware of the residents’ race, the mother of one of the affected students expressed regret over Kunes’s withdrawal, arguing it negatively impacts the young woman’s future. Kunes’s family has faced death threats, and her grandfather’s auto dealership has distanced itself from the incident.

via New York Post|

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education-and-society2 days ago•1 min saved

Ole Miss student withdraws after viral video shows racist gestures outside Black students' apartment

Alaina Kunes, an 18-year-old University of Mississippi student, issued a public apology and withdrew from the school after a viral video showed her and another woman making racist gestures outside an apartment occupied by three Black students. The footage, captured by a Ring doorbell camera on November 6, depicts Kunes beating her chest and making ape noises while passing the residence. Kunes claimed she was unaware of the residents' race until the video gained national attention. The university launched an investigation, condemning the behavior as 'deeply harmful' and 'unacceptable.' The clip has been viewed over 12.5 million times, prompting widespread outrage and calls for accountability. Kunes stated she has apologized directly to the affected students and intends to cooperate with the university's inquiry, though she also alleged receiving death threats and harassment. The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi is also reviewing complaints related to the incident.

via NBC News|

#alaina-kunes #education-and-society #racial-harassment

us2 days ago

Ole Miss student withdraws after viral video shows racist gestures outside Black students' apartment

A University of Mississippi student withdrew from the school after a viral video showed her and another woman making monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by Black students. The clip, posted to TikTok by a resident, has been viewed over 12 million times and prompted a university investigation. The student apologized, claiming she was unaware of the residents' race, while the university condemned the behavior as racist.

via The Guardian|

#alaina-kunes #racism #student-conduct