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The president of the Illinois NAACP has apologized after calling migrants “savages," rapists and burglars in a recent conference call, amid calls for her resignation.

CHICAGO — Illinois NAACP President Teresa Haley has apologized “to anyone who may have been hurt or offended” when she said migrants were rapists and “like savages,” while branch presidents said they “unanimously supported” her leadership. Haley made the initial comments, which were recorded on video, during a statewide meeting. She objected to migrants receiving shelter and clothing while ...

"Ms. Haley stands by her heartfelt apology and will not provide any further comments at this juncture," the Illinois NAACP said Friday night.

Teresa Haley, the top official of the Illinois NAACP has been suspended for comparing recent migrant arrivals to “savages."

"These immigrants come over here, they've been rapin' people. They've been breaking into homes. They're like savages as well."

The president of the Illinois NAACP issued an apology after making derogatory remarks about migrants, referring to them as "savages," rapists, and savages.

The president of the Illinois NAACP allegedly referred to migrants as “savages,” rapists and burglars during a recent conference call, prompting calls for her to resign and apologize. Teresa Haley...

The Illinois NAACP president is facing backlash after she referred to migrants as “savages” in a Tuesday meeting with NAACP leaders from around the state. Teresa Haley was reportedly responding to a question from a participant in a Zoom call when she spoke about migrants arriving in Chicago who are living on the street. She…

Illinois NAACP President Teresa Haley apologized after likening migrants to "savages," rapists and burglars.

Presidents from NAACP branches around Illinois said they 'unanimously supported Haley’s quintessential leadership skills' even after her remarks.