Woman At West Virginia Football Game Apologizes After Telling Black Student To Fix His Skin

A viral video has ignited widespread outrage after a West Virginia football enthusiast directed a profoundly offensive racial comment at a Black supporter of a rival team. The incident unfolded during the Backyard Brawl game, featuring the University of Pittsburgh Panthers against the West Virginia University Mountaineers, held on September 13 at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown.In the footage, a young Black fan sporting a Panthers jersey is seen teasing Mountaineers supporters when he encounters two West Virginia fans. One of them, identified as Kailey Sheldon, provocatively retorted, “Fix your skin color!” after the Panthers fan criticized her makeup.The clip has amassed over 6 million views on YouTube, eliciting shock and condemnation from viewers. Following the backlash, Sheldon issued an apology via Instagram, acknowledging the insensitivity of her comment while asserting a lack of racist intent. She emphasized her accountability, expressing regret over the harm caused while clarifying she opposes racism and condemns the threats directed at her family amidst the controversy. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/She Called Him This)