archytele The Vault
Episode guide

S15·E144 Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy

Episode
Season 15, Episode 144
Air Date
April 17, 2017
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 17, 2017 60 min
Advertisement

Synopsis

Former NAACP Chapter President Rachel Dolezal dominated headlines when she was outed by her own parents for “posing as a black woman when she is actually white.”

The civil rights activist has been accused of being a cultural appropriator, an impersonator who was donning “blackface,” and a “race traitor”. Rachel is back in the news and has written a new book titled, In Full Color: Finding My Place In a Black and White World. In a one-on-one interview with Dr. Phil, Rachel addresses why she says she “ran away” when a local reporter asked her if she was African-American and if her parents are white. And what does she have to say to people who called her a “race faker” and an “ethnic fraud” who misrepresented herself to others?

Rate this episode

Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.

Be the first viewer to rate it.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 15 Episode 144 of Dr. Phil air?

Season 15, Episode 144 ('Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy') originally aired on April 17, 2017.

How long is Season 15 Episode 144 ('Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Dr. Phil Season 15 Episode 144?

Former NAACP Chapter President Rachel Dolezal dominated headlines when she was outed by her own parents for “posing as a black woman when she is actually white.” The civil rights activist has been accused of being a cultural appropriator, an impersonator who was donning “blackface,” and a “race tra...

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Dr. Phil S15E144.

Advertisement