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Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash

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3 months ago

July 19, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Cheyanne M. Daniels – 2024-07-19 07:45:35

SUMMARY: A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee showed a white fraternity member from Ole Miss making racist monkey gestures towards a Black woman protesting on campus. This clip was part of a segment praising anti-“woke” students. The use of the video garnered backlash from Democrats, including Biden’s campaign, which criticized it as promoting bigotry and racism. The fraternity member involved was expelled from his fraternity. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and social media users condemned the video, emphasizing it revealed underlying racist sentiments. The NAACP also criticized the incident, highlighting the ongoing issue of racism.

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Warm Wednesday ahead of rain, storm potential on Halloween – Home – WCBI TV

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4 hours ago

October 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-10-30 04:15:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, temperatures will remain in the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday, with sunny skies expected. Wednesday night will see milder temperatures in the 60s and possible isolated showers. Halloween will start dry but is likely to bring rain and storms by early afternoon, potentially impacting trick-or-treating plans. Friday will feature lingering clouds and scattered showers from a stalled front. However, over the weekend, warmer temperatures will return, with highs in the middle 80s as the front shifts northward.

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Owners of c & w farm explain how they have benefited from tourism

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13 hours ago

October 29, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-10-29 19:00:00

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Warm air lingers as we approach a rainy Halloween night

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14 hours ago

October 29, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-29 17:47:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, rain is forecasted while warm temperatures persist. Tonight, expect lows in the low 60s and upper 50s. Wednesday will bring cloud cover with highs in the lower 80s. A dry start to Thursday will transition into a rainy Halloween night due to an approaching cold front, prompting the use of umbrellas. Rain may linger into Friday morning, with temperatures dropping to the lower 70s. The weekend promises exceptional weather, featuring highs in the lower 80s and lows in the lower 60s, ideal for outdoor activities.

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