*The NAACP released a statement today in support of Rachel Dolezal, the president of the NAACP’s Spokane chapter who was outed as white by her parents.
The organization released a statement saying is “stands behind” the 37-year-old, Â and that her advocacy record speaks for itself.
Read the full statement below:
For 106 years, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has held a long and proud tradition of receiving support from people of all faiths, races, colors and creeds. NAACP Spokane Washington Branch President Rachel Dolezal is enduring a legal issue with her family, and we respect her privacy in this matter. One’s racial identity is not a qualifying criteria or disqualifying standard for NAACP leadership. The NAACP Alaska-Oregon-Washington State Conference stands behind Ms. Dolezal’s advocacy record. In every corner of this country, the NAACP remains committed to securing political, educational, and economic justice for all people, and we encourage Americans of all stripes to become members and serve as leaders in our organization.
Hate language sent through mail and social media along with credible threats continue to be a serious issue for our units in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation. We take all threats seriously and encourage the FBI and the Department of Justice to fully investigate each occurrence.
Meanwhile, Lawrence and Ruthanne Dolezal spoke to CNN today and revealed that she is estranged from them. They haven’t spoken to their daughter in years, and are only coming forward now because a reporter contacted them to confirm their race and Rachel’s.
They initially believed Rachel was merely expressing the fact she “identified” as black, but it eventually took a more serious turn. They also say she started immersing herself in African-American culture as far back as 1995, when she was in college.
Watch below:
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