Teacher known online as 'Palestinian Rachel Dolezal' admits lying

A Philadelphia teacher who spent years portraying herself as Palestinian and Black has admitted the claims were fabricated, telling followers in a video statement that she is instead "a White woman of significant privilege and wealth." With the recent claims, some have deemed her the "Palestinian Rachel Dolezal."

Teacher known online as 'Palestinian Rachel Dolezal' admits lying

TL;DR

  • A Philadelphia teacher admitted to fabricating claims of being Palestinian and Black.
  • She stated in a video that she is a white woman with significant privilege and wealth.
  • She has been nicknamed the "Palestinian Rachel Dolezal" due to her claims.