Tag: Rachel Dolezal

Hiding Whiteness: Rachel Dolezal changes the conversation on race

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Her adopted brothers are speaking out about the many layers of lies that Rachel Dolezal applied in order to pass as ‘black.’  Their interview with ABC News suggests that the change was intentional and carefully thought out.  But, the real question of why she made this choice still remains unanswered. Her parents have confirmed that […]

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Rachel Dolezal: Faking race and the construction of identity

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I am still thinking about the story of Ms. Rachel Dolezal, the now former NAACP president in Spokane, Washington as the details continue to unfold as well as our understanding of her choice to self- identify as an African American.  Her choice is confusing for some and angering for others due to the history of passing […]

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