06-12-2015, 09:05 PM
(06-12-2015, 09:01 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: For what it is worth, an old friend from college, posted this.
http://www.naacp.org/press/entry/naacp-statement-on-rachel-dolezal
June 12, 2015
Baltimore, MD – 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.
At least, at this point, the NAACP is treating this as a non-issue.
However, I predict that as a little time passes, and some actual Black Professional women gather their ire, this will not be the end of this issue.
Don't they sort of have to play it off as a non-issue?
