Coverage dated November 8, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures

Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland, on the newest of 2 developments

Three Black University of Mississippi students who shared a now-viral Ring camera video of two white students making monkey-like sounds and gestures outside their front door say they received an apology from one woman.

FOX 8 Cleveland's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

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  1. Ole Miss student apologizes after doorbell video sparks outrage, investigation

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

  2. Newest

    Black University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

7 reports not tied to one development ·

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72 articles, oldest first.

  1. WREG Memphis

    The University of Mississippi says its investigating offensive, racist video (opens WREG Memphis)

    Published

    WREG Memphis's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The University of Mississippi says it's actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students.

  2. Breitbart News

    Video: Ole Miss Coeds Chant Monkey Sounds Outside Black Student's Apartment (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    A viral video of three Ole Miss coeds chanting ape noises outside the apartment of several black students has sparked significant outrage.

  3. CBS News

    Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The video, posted on social media, shows two girls making monkey sounds and gestures as they pass by a Ring camera on an apartment door.

  4. Newsweek

    Video of Alleged Ole Miss Racist Incident Sparks Investigation (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The University of Mississippi is investigating a viral video, calling the behavior shown "troubling, hurtful, and unacceptable."

  5. New York Post

    Ole Miss launches investigation into white women who made racist monkey noises outside black students’ apartment (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The university's vice chancellor for student affairs said the behavior in the video "does not reflect our university's values or the kind of community we strive to be every day."

  6. WKRG Mobile

    The University of Mississippi says it's investigating offensive, racist video (opens WKRG Mobile)

    Published

    WKRG Mobile's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WKRG) -- The University of Mississippi says it's actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students.

  7. WREG Memphis

    University of Mississippi students on video: 'It's terrible' (opens WREG Memphis)

    Published

    WREG Memphis's feed description

    OXFORD, Miss. — Calls for accountability continue on the University of Mississippi campus following the release of a Ring camera video showing white female students engaging in racist gestures and making offensive sunds that appear to be directed toward African-American students.

  8. Objectivist

    Three Ole Miss Students Hit with Investigation and Mob Doxxing Over Monkey Noise Video [WATCH] (opens Objectivist)

    Published

    Objectivist's feed description

    Ole Miss is investigating three students shown making apparent monkey noises outside an apartment, but reports indicate the neighbors did not know one another. Online users identified and doxxed the students before the university announced any conclusion.

  9. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    University of Mississippi officials condemn alleged racist taunts in viral doorbell video, launch investigation (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Video captured by a doorbell camera shows female students imitating monkeys outside a Black student's apartment.

  10. The Oregonian

    Ole Miss officials condemn alleged racist taunts in viral video (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    Female students seen on camera outside a Black student's apartment.

  11. Phl17

    Video captured by students’ doorbell cam sparks outrage, Ole Miss investigation (opens Phl17)

    Published

    Phl17's feed description

    Calls for accountability continue on the University of Mississippi campus following the release of a Ring camera video showing white female students engaging in racist gestures and making offensive sounds that appear to be directed toward African American students.

  12. CW 39 Houston

    Ole Miss student apologizes after doorbell video sparks outrage, investigation (opens CW 39 Houston)

    Published

    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Calls for accountability continue on the University of Mississippi campus following the release of a Ring camera video showing white female students engaging in racist gestures and making offensive sounds that appear to be directed toward African American students.

  13. WREG Memphis

    U of MS student apologizes for racial gestures in video (opens WREG Memphis)

    Published

    WREG Memphis's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One of the University of Mississippi students who was captured on video engaging in racial gestures towards other students released a statement apologizing for her actions Tuesday. In an email sent to WREG, the statement from Ole Miss freshman Alaina Kunes said: “To the women I off…

  14. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    University of Mississippi student apologizes for alleged racist taunts in viral doorbell video (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The University of Mississippi said it is investigating the viral doorbell video incident.

  15. WJTV Jackson

    Ole Miss student apologizes for racial gestures in video (opens WJTV Jackson)

    Published

    WJTV Jackson's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One of the University of Mississippi students who was captured on video engaging in racial gestures towards other students released a statement apologizing for her actions Tuesday. In an email sent to WREG, the statement from Ole Miss freshman Alaina Kunes said: “To the women I off…

  16. The Hill

    University of Mississippi student apologizes after video with racist gestures goes viral (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    A student at the University of Mississippi apologized after a video of her and her friends making racist gestures towards Black students went viral. A video caught by a ring doorbell went viral of students making monkey sounds and gestures towards the door of where Black students lived in off-campus…

  17. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Mississippi viral racist video sparks backlash, woman issues apology (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    A viral video showing racist gestures at Ole Miss sparked nationwide outrage, and the woman at the center of the video has issued a public apology.

  18. NBC News

    Woman apologizes for making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students’ apartment (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    One of the two young women seen on a viral video making racist gestures outside the apartment of three Black Ole Miss students apologized for her actions.

  19. Mississippi Today

    Ole Miss students and parents call for accountability after viral racist incident (opens Mississippi Today)

    Published

    Mississippi Today's feed description

    University of Mississippi students on campus, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Oxford.

  20. WREG Memphis

    U of MS student accused of racist gestures withdraws from university (opens WREG Memphis)

    Published

    WREG Memphis's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One of the University of Mississippi students seen in a viral video making monkey sounds and gestures outside the apartment of three Black students has withdrawn from the school, a spokesperson for her attorneys says.

  21. WSVN Miami

    Ole Miss student caught on doorbell camera making racist gestures toward Black neighbors withdraws from school, apologizes (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    OXFORD, Miss. (WSVN) — A now former student at the University of Mississippi apologized after she and several students were caught on camera making racist...

  22. WJTV Jackson

    Ole Miss student leaves school amid racist gesture scandal, what roommates heard that night (opens WJTV Jackson)

    Published

    WJTV Jackson's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One of the University of Mississippi students seen in a viral video making monkey sounds and gestures outside the apartment of three Black students has withdrawn from the school, a spokesperson for her attorneys says.

  23. CBS News

    Ole Miss students speak out after alleged racial harassment in video (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Doorbell video captured two White students making monkey gestures and sounds outside an apartment where a group of Black students live.

  24. BizPac Review

    Ole Miss student caught on doorbell camera in racist incident issues public apology (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    A teenage college student is apologizing after a video of her engaged in a “racist” act goes viral. In a written statement supplied to CBS58 News, 18-year-old […]

  25. HuffPost

    Ole Miss Student Filmed Making Ape Gestures At Black Students’ Door Issues Apology (opens HuffPost)

    Published

    HuffPost's feed description

    A University of Mississippi official condemned the “deeply troubling” Nov. 6 footage, calling the students’ actions “hurtful” and “unacceptable.”

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