JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ole Miss Student Kicked Out of Fraternity Over Racist Gestures at Protester.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ewe, Koh 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a racist incident at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) during a pro-Palestinian protest, where a student appeared to imitate a monkey toward a Black woman. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity removed the involved member, identified by the university NAACP chapter as James "JP" Staples, and the university launched a student conduct investigation. The protest, which drew counterprotests and racial abuse, sparked varied reactions from university officials and lawmakers, highlighting ongoing tensions around race and free speech on campus. University leaders acknowledged the incident's offensive nature and referenced Ole Miss's historical struggles with racism while emphasizing efforts to address such behavior.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:177065439
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