Ole Miss students make monkey gestures in Ring video
The gist
The University of Mississippi is investigating Ring doorbell footage of three women, two making monkey noises and gestures outside a Black students' apartment.
The freshman who apologized is no longer enrolled, and the second woman has not come forward.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026Ring doorbell footage at an off-campus Oxford, Mississippi apartment appears to show three women walking past, two making monkey noises and gestures, one beating her chest.
- Nov 6, 2026Ole Miss student Jakiyra Metcalf posted the footage on TikTok; in a comment she said she and her roommates learned the women are their upstairs neighbors.
- Nov 8, 2026Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead issued a letter saying the university is investigating the incident.
Key terms
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
- A leader of a college or university, usually the executive or ceremonial head of a university or campus.
Source: Wikipedia