Ole Miss investigates video of alleged racist gestures outside student apartment

Education · First reported 8 Nov, 21:49 · Updated 21:55

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A video shared by University of Mississippi student Jakiyra Metcalf appears to show women making monkey-like gestures and sounds outside her apartment. The university says it is investigating and has contacted those targeted.

Metcalf shared Ring-camera footage that she said showed women outside her apartment on November 6, 2026; the video spread widely on social media.
The university said it was aware of the video, was investigating, and had reached out to the people targeted to offer information, resources, and support.
The women’s identities were not confirmed in the reporting; the university condemned the behavior shown in the footage.

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Key facts

University: University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Person who shared the footage: Student Jakiyra Metcalf
Footage timestamp reported: November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:37 p.m.
University response: The university said it was investigating and had contacted those targeted.
Identities: The people shown were not identified in the reporting.