Rachel Dolezal Says Her Son Told Her It Was Time To 'Say Something'

After causing a media firestorm, Dolezal went on whirlwind media tour to explain her side of the controversy.

After a bland interview with Matt Lauer and the Today show in which everyone walked away from their TVs just as confused as ever, Rachel Dolezal made her way to MSNBC for a sit down with Melissa Harris-Perry. During that interview, she said that it was her son who told her that she needed to “say something” after days of media frenzy and scrutiny over her years passing as a black woman.

Asked if she’s a con artist, Dolezal (of course) said no but says her history as an advocate for others-her family and through the NAACP-made it difficult for her to stand up for herself.

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