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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."