Three University of Mississippi freshmen, Jakiyra Metcalf, Kaiyden Caldwell, and Victoria Johnson, who captured a viral video of their classmates making monkey noises outside their apartment, have spoken out after one of the women involved, Alaina Kunes, withdrew from the school.
At a Glance
- Alaina Kunes, a white student, withdrew from the University of Mississippi following the release of a viral video showing her and another student making monkey noises outside the apartment of three black students.
- Kunes claimed she was unaware the students in the apartment were black and apologized for her actions, stating she would never intentionally make racist gestures.
- The three black students, who captured the video, believe Kunes' withdrawal was the best option for her, allowing her to have peace in her life.
Viral Video Sparks Controversy
The viral video, captured by a Ring camera, shows Kunes and another white student making monkey noises outside the apartment of Jakiyra Metcalf, Kaiyden Caldwell, and Victoria Johnson. The incident sparked widespread outrage and led to Kunes' withdrawal from the university.
The three black students, who captured the video, have spoken out about the incident, stating that they believe Kunes' withdrawal was the best option for her. They also expressed empathy for Kunes, acknowledging that she is an 18-year-old kid starting her life.
Kunes' Withdrawal and Apology
Kunes issued a public apology, stating that she was unaware the students in the apartment were black and that she would never intentionally make racist gestures. She claimed that she was being harassed by other students after the release of the video.
Sources close to Kunes told TMZ that she voluntarily withdrew from the college due to the harassment she was facing. The university has not commented on Kunes' withdrawal or the incident.
University Response and Context
The University of Mississippi has not commented on the incident or Kunes' withdrawal. However, the university has faced criticism for its handling of similar incidents in the past.
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about racism and diversity on college campuses. The University of Mississippi has faced criticism for its lack of diversity and its handling of incidents involving racism.
What's Next
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about racism and diversity on college campuses. The University of Mississippi has faced criticism for its lack of diversity and its handling of incidents involving racism.
The university has not commented on what steps it will take to address the incident or improve its handling of similar incidents in the future. The three black students who captured the video have spoken out about the incident, stating that they believe the university needs to do more to address racism on campus.
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