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Fraternity Expels Man Who Made Monkey Noises at Black Ole Miss Protester

As I sat down to read through the news updates of the day, my attention was immediately drawn to the headline that announced the expulsion of a man from his fraternity for making monkey noises at a Black protester at Ole Miss. Instantly, my mind began to reflect on the current state of our society and the deep-rooted racism that continues to rear its ugly head, even in places that are meant to foster growth and acceptance.

The idea that this individual’s fraternity punishment is merely a shadow ban, allowing him to continue hanging out with his frat brothers and attending parties without official membership, is disheartening.… Continue reading

‘Ole Miss’ student seen on video making monkey noises towards Black woman during pro-Palestine protests

As I sit and reflect on the recent incident involving an ‘Ole Miss’ student making monkey noises towards a Black woman during pro-Palestine protests, I am filled with a combination of disgust and disappointment. It is disheartening to see such overt displays of racism and ignorance still persisting in our society. The fact that this behavior occurred on a campus known for previous racist incidents is even more troubling.

It is alarming to see how deep-rooted and pervasive racist attitudes are, not only among the students involved but also among those in positions of power who condone or even support such behavior.… Continue reading