Ole Miss students who say they were targeted in alleged racist incident on Ring video speak out

On November 9, 2026, a video shared on social media showed two white students from the University of Mississippi making racist monkey gestures outside an apartment belonging to three Black students. The incident was captured by a Ring doorbell camera and quickly went viral. In response, Ole Miss launched an investigation into the behavior depicted in the video. Vice Chancellor Shawnboda Mead condemned the actions and stated that they "do not reflect our university's values." One of the students involved, Alaina Kunes, withdrew from the university on November 10 after facing backlash online. Metcalf, one of the Black students whose apartment was targeted, expressed that even though she appreciated Kunes' apology, it did not alleviate the hurt caused by the incident. The university remains committed to investigating and addressing such racial incidents.