#James Staples

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Nick Visser at HuffPost:

A fraternity member who directed monkey noises at a Black University of Mississippi student during an anti-war demonstration was kicked out of the organization on Friday after video of the encounter spread on social media. “Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters is aware of the video regarding the student protest at the University of Mississippi,” the organization wrote in a statement on Sunday. “The racist actions in the video were those of an individual and are antithetical to the values of Phi Delta Theta and the Mississippi Alpha chapter.” “The responsible individual was removed from membership on Friday, May 3.”

The confrontation took place during student demonstrations at the University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss, on Thursday. Protesters gathered to voice their opposition to the U.S.’ support of Israel during the country’s ongoing war against Hamas following the Oct. 7 attacks, part of a growing wave of demonstrations on university campuses around the country. As a small group of students chanted “Free Palestine” and “Stop the Genocide,” they were confronted by a far larger bloc of counter-protesters. Videos of the encounter showed the counter-protest group growing aggressive, surrounding and yelling at the demonstrators. In a disturbing moment, a white student is seen making monkey noises directed at a Black woman as others taunt and cheer.

Videos of the counter-protesters were shared widely on social media and prompted support and adulation from Republicans. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) said the response “warms my heart.” Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) added his own cheers as the Black student was jeered, writing: “Ole Miss taking care of business.” Jaylin Smith, 24, told CNN she was the woman in the video. The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student newspaper, reported she was called “Lizzo” and various obscenities, with some chanting “Lock her up.”

James Staples, the man who was behind the racist monkey noises at a Black woman named Jaylin Smith during protests against Israel's genocide of Gaza, got booted from Ole Miss's Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

[ammonitetestpatterns]

james staples, poynts and spots: molecular revolutions, mystical desires, and the pearl-poet, 2019.

[whitesinhistory]

The University of Mississippi is investigating a student who has gone viral for mimicking a monkey toward a Black woman participating in a pro-Palestinian protest.

The university has opened a student conduct investigation after the protesters were met last week by actions that appeared to convey "hostility and racist overtones."

The student, identified as James "JP" Staples, was caught on video making the sounds and gestures has also been removed from his fraternity. Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters released this statement.

"The past few weeks have been challenging for many colleges and universities across the United States as they struggle to balance the protection of free speech with maintaining appropriate and respectful discourse among demonstrators and others within the campus community.

As part of that community, Phi Delta Theta recognizes that freedom of expression is part of the collegiate experience; however, the Fraternity is committed to upholding its principles as a private membership organization.

After reviewing the incident, it was determined that the individual's behavior was unacceptable. The action in question was offensive, outside the bounds of this discourse, and contradictory to our values.

In partnership with local alumni, undergraduate leadership, and the university, disciplinary due process was initiated which resulted in the removal of membership. The situation will continue to be monitored in cooperation with any further investigation."

About 30 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in a barricaded zone Thursday when an estimated 200 counterprotesters surrounded them. Some held American flags, Donald Trump flags, and others dressed in red, white, and blue.

source @rolandsmartin

[elainiisms]

[weirdlookindog]

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

by Greg Staples

[sirwormbell-the4st]

another quick doodle pretend its not 6am

i used to color skin like this years ago and im wondering why i stopped doing that

[tues-dayy]

Completely forgot about this AOS!McKirk edit I made a while ago so here it is because I am still Obsessed with these two

+ pixel art I also made ages ago that's just been rotting in my drafts

[buncoreclown]

I would really like for horror games to stop making these blonde sad puppy men that I fall in love with... Damn you James Sunderland...

[goldberry-edition]

The Chronicles of Narnia cast then and now 🚪❄️🦁

[fancypantsrecords]

Various Artists - Omega Strikers (Original Game Soundtrack) | Materia Collective | 2024 | "Core" Black-In-Yellow Translucent

[mannyblacque]

Art by Greg Staples | Instagram

[minniemcgoo]

Hey did you know that NINA CRIED POWER

[thedarkmongoose]

Abbott Elementary 2x10: Holiday Hookah

(best part about this ep is they played the banger “DMX - Rudolph”)

[themasterpupil]

I don't rock with the police none 🖕🏾👮🏻‍♂️

[novelswithariana]

Season 2 Episode 14

The way Gregory picked out a gift that Janine liked and Maurice picked out a gift that Amber liked. They are clearly dating the wrong people. They should just exchange their dating partners.