Two white University of Mississippi students made racist monkey gestures and noises outside the apartment of Black students, captured on a Ring doorbell camera, leading to an investigation and one student's apology and withdrawal.

What it means

Two white University of Mississippi students were captured on a Ring doorbell camera making monkey gestures and noises outside the apartment of Black students. The video went viral, prompting a university investigation and a public apology from one of the white students, who has since withdrawn from the university. The Black students are now speaking out about the incident and its impact.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian, The Hill) that cite the Ring doorbell video, the university's investigation, and the apology. The reporting sits close to the primary source (the video itself and official statements), giving high confidence in the core facts.

How new

This is genuinely new coverage from November 9-11, 2026, reporting on a recent incident and the victims' first public statements.

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