Much has been made about Rachel Dolezal’s race since it was reported that the now-former Spokane, Washington NAACP leader identified herself as African-American for nearly a decade. Prior to Dolezal resigning from her position as president on Monday morning, R&B singer Keri Hilson took to her personal Twitter account to offer her perspective on the 37-year-old’s intentions to identify herself as black. Hilson Tweeted; “Let’s just all thank #RachelDolezal. Identity, pathological, & parental issues aside, she’s doing more than most of us do for ourselves.” Let’s just all thank #RachelDolezal. Identity, pathological, & parental issues aside, she’s doing more than most of us do for ourselves. June 12, 2015 It is really weird …
Much has been made about Rachel Dolezal’s race since it was reported that the now-former Spokane, Washington NAACP leader identified herself as African-American for nearly a decade.
Prior to Dolezal resigning from her position as president on Monday morning, R&B singer Keri Hilson took to her personal Twitter account to offer her perspective on the 37-year-old’s intentions to identify herself as black. Hilson Tweeted; “Let’s just all thank #RachelDolezal. Identity, pathological, & parental issues aside, she’s doing more than most of us do for ourselves.”
Let’s just all thank #RachelDolezal. Identity, pathological, & parental issues aside, she’s doing more than most of us do for ourselves.
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 12, 2015
It is really weird tho. She took it pretty far with slave whips & what not. Levels. Deep. #RachaelDolezal
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 12, 2015
I’m not sayin she doesn’t have serious ISSUES, I’m just sayin don’t knock her intentions or discredit her efforts. @NAACP stands by her work
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 12, 2015
Just my personal opinion. You don’t need to agree. Or thank her. Lol.
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 12, 2015
Hilson’s comment immediately prompted some of her 3.98 million followers to respond with disapproval. Hilson responded to the criticism and defended her stance:
I don’t defend her, I just don’t like to assume or pass judgement on people’s hearts. WE don’t really know her motives. Only GOD.
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 13, 2015
Hey, she got outta bed every morning & did excellent work for the advancement/equality of MY ppl. THAT affects me. Let God handle the rest!
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 13, 2015
Regardless of your opinion on Dolezal, Hilson’s comments are certainly a conversation starter.
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Singer Keri Hilson Defends Her ‘Thank #RachelDolezal’ Twitter Comments
