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UT Southern Probes Viral Racist Slur Video, Two Fired From Jobs

UT Southern Probes Viral Racist Slur Video, Two Fired From Jobs

Summary

A video showing three young women appearing to shout a racial slur while on a boat went viral on social media. The University of Tennessee Southern is investigating, and two of the women have been fired from their jobs at local businesses.

Key Facts

  • The video was originally posted on a private Snapchat story and then shared widely on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
  • The video shows three women on a boat counting to three, cheering their drinks, and shouting a racial slur.
  • The University of Tennessee Southern said it is reviewing the incident.
  • Reports say two of the women are students at the university, but this has not been confirmed.
  • Two women were fired from jobs at The Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Lew Lew's gift boutique in Pulaski, Tennessee.
  • The video has received millions of views and caused public backlash.
  • The situation is ongoing and updates are expected.
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