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BATON ROUGE, La. — A viral video recorded inside Louisiana State University’s Student Union has sparked outrage after showing a woman dragging a Black baby doll across the floor.
The video began circulating widely on social media Thursday and quickly drew strong reactions from people questioning what was happening and why.
In the footage, a woman can be seen walking through the LSU Student Union while the dark-skinned baby doll is pulled along the floor behind her.
The imagery has drawn particular criticism because of the racial and historical implications some viewers associate with seeing a Black doll being dragged in that manner.
However, the full circumstances surrounding the video remain unclear.
Various explanations and claims about why the doll was being dragged have circulated on social media, but those claims have not been independently confirmed. Without additional information, the intent of the people involved should not be assumed based solely on the video.
The incident has nevertheless generated significant backlash, with people calling on LSU to address what happened and determine whether university policies were violated.
The controversy comes as thousands of students return to LSU’s Baton Rouge campus for the fall semester, making the Student Union one of the busiest areas of campus.
As the video continues to spread, questions remain about who was involved, why the doll was being dragged and whether LSU will take any action in response.
The Rabbit Hole News will update this story as additional verified information becomes available.
Also reported by: Louisiana First News (Nexstar).






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