Good people hate racism, but does it justify threats of violence?
The University of Alabama and a campus sorority took action after a student posted a racial slur-filled video to her social media on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Peep her finsta lmaoooo im dead ..she bold. Gottta love Alabama women pic.twitter.com/eFZDZDjsCj
— Tabarius da Feminist (@TabisBack) January 16, 2018
The student, identified by AL.com as Harley Barber, shared the video on her Instagram on Monday.
Barber was heard saying “We do not waste water…because of the poor people in Syria. We don’t waste water. I love how I act like I love black people because I f*****g hate n*****s so that’s really interesting but I just saved the f*****g n*****s by shutting that water off.”
After receiving backlash, Barber made another video in which she called out her critics and described herself as belonging to the sorority Alpha Phi.
“N****r, n****r, n****r,” she said. “I don’t care if it’s Martin Luther King Day. … I’m in the south now b***h, so everybody can f**k off. I’m from New Jersey so I can say (n-word) as much as I want.”
In the video, Barber made reference to her “Finsta,” slang for a fake Instagram account.
Alpha Phi released a statement on Tuesday that condemned Barber and said the sorority had cut ties with the student.
The University of Alabama also spoke out.
These remarks are ignorant and disturbing and in no way reflect the values of The University of Alabama. This unfortunate behavior has been reported to the Office of Student Conduct as it does not align with the community expectations of students at the Capstone.
— The Univ. of Alabama (@UofAlabama) January 16, 2018
“These remarks are ignorant and disturbing and in no way reflect the values of The University of Alabama,” a statement read. “This unfortunate behavior has been reported to the Office of Student Conduct as it does not align with the community expectations of students at the Capstone.”
In addition to the official excoriation from these organizations, many social media users blasted Barber–some using aggressive language.
Kick her out of school then lemme know where she be cause I’m gonna kick her ass
— Timothy (@TMatthews__) January 16, 2018
Damn that was quick. This chick is really boned
— Hue Blue (@HueBlu3) January 16, 2018
Oh shut the fuck up @UofAlabama. You weak ass bitches aren’t going to do shit. Burn yourself to the ground.
— KEYHIVE ?️ (@lady_angelica) January 16, 2018
WELP SHE GONE LMAOOO
— weaponized autism (@GodEmpor3r) January 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/TabisBack/status/953334657801744384
LMAOOOOO BRO SHE SO BOLD…. yeah her life over after these videos lmaooo pic.twitter.com/1vYt80ACkr
— Tabarius da Feminist (@TabisBack) January 16, 2018
Racism is never okay, but neither is violence. Should the school conduct an investigation into the threats?
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