Racist video surfaces at Ole Miss
The gist
The University of Mississippi is investigating a Ring doorbell video of three white women making monkey-like noises and gestures outside a Black student's apartment.
One student has apologized; the case has renewed questions about racism and safety on campus.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026Ring doorbell footage shows three white women walking past an apartment door, two making monkey- or ape-like noises and gestures while staring into the camera.
- Nov 7, 2026The 13-second video spreads after being shared on social media, prompting reactions from students and visitors in Oxford.
- Nov 8, 2026Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead issues a letter saying the university is investigating, and the university releases a statement condemning the behavior.
Key terms
- desegregation
- The process of ending the separation of racial groups in schools, public places, and other institutions.
- NAACP
- American civil rights organization founded in 1909 to advance justice for African Americans and fight racial discrimination.
Source: Wikipedia