Rachel Dolezal resignation letter to the NAACP

Today June 15, 2015, Rachel Dolezal stepped down from her post as president of the Spokane Chapter of the NAACP. Read Rachel Dolezal's resignation letter to the NAACP below.

Dear Executive Committee and NAACP Members, It is a true honor to serve in the racial and social justice movement here...

Posted by Spokane NAACP on Monday, June 15, 2015

Billboard puts spin on Black Lives Matter

Civil rights activist Fred Davis has posted a billboard in Tennessee which reads “Black lives matter. So let's quit killing each other.” Check out this report focusing on Fred Davis and the billboard below.

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Georgia cop speaks out against bad cops and speaks up for the good ones

Billy Ray Fields, an African American police officer in Georgia has posted a video doing something that can quickly ease tensions between African American communities and cops. Fields admits that there are bad cops and hopes that they are kicked off the force. What's sad is that he also admits that speaking out could hurt his career although he also speaks up for good cops. Check out the video below.

Melissa Harris-Perry: ‘It Is Possible Rachel Dolezal Might Actually Be Black?’

I love Melissa Harris-Perry so I'm just going to present this without comment.

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.