University of Mississippi Investigates Racist Incident Caught on Ring Camera

A video that has gone viral online shows several white students from the University of Mississippi making racist noises outside the apartment of three black students, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation by the university.

The footage was captured by a Ring doorbell camera and shared on TikTok by student Jakiyra Metcalf. It shows two women stopping in front of her apartment on a Friday night and making monkey noises. One woman also beats her chest while making the noise. A third woman glances at the door without stopping.

Metcalf posted the video on social media, asking for public reaction. She mentioned in the comments that these women reside in the apartment above hers. The video has received over 11 million views and thousands of comments demanding accountability from the university.

A mother of one of the black students shared the video on Facebook. She described the incident as “disgusting and unacceptable,” emphasizing that college should be a safe place for learning and growth. She expressed anger and called for action from the university, stating: “We want answers.”

The university has acknowledged the video and stated that an investigation is underway. A representative from the university condemned the behavior as “offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable.” The university reached out to the affected students to offer support and resources.

While efforts have been made on social media to identify the women involved, their identities have not been confirmed. The university has committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students, staff, and visitors. No responses have been given by the university’s Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance Office, the University of Mississippi Police Department, or Metcalf to requests for comment.