Student raises more than $10,000 after parents 'cut her off' over black boyfriend

A US student has raised more than $10,000 (£8,221) through crowdfunding after claiming that her mum and dad cut her off for having a black boyfriend.

Allie Dowdle says her parents refused to give her any more cash saying they didn't approve of the relationship.

Writing on her GoFundMe page, Allie said: "As I am 18, my parents have chosen to no longer support my future, stripping me of all my resources."