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President Of NAACP Chapter Resigns Following Donald Sterling Scandal

The President of the LA branch of the NAACP, Leon Jenkins, has resigned following the backlash behind his decision to honor disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling with a lifetime achievement award.  Sterling has been in headlines over the past week behind statements he made regarding African-Americans in a private conversation that was recorded by girlfriend, V. Stivano.

The Interim President and CEO of the NAACP, Lorraine C. Miller, has released a statement.

Last night, I accepted Leon Jenkins’ resignation from his position as President of the Los Angeles branch. This was the first of many steps we as an organization are taking to address this issue. The NAACP remains actively engaged in a review of the Los Angeles branch. We will determine the shortcomings that enabled Donald Sterling to receive or be considered for any awards. We will prevent this from happening again.

We recognize the need for all our units to have the resources to serve their communities, but we must not allow that need to compromise our founding principles. We must determine what Donald Sterling donated to the NAACP Los Angeles branch—in order for it to be returned.

My friends, I know you may be angry, frustrated, and confused. We will be making changes, and I hope our commitment to addressing this issue helps us move forward, so we can remain focused on the critical issues facing so many of our communities.

In his letter of resignation, Jenkins stated a desire not to tarnish the legacy of the NAACP.


 

“The legacy, history and reputation of the NAACP is more important to me than the presidency,” Jenkins wrote in his resignation letter. “In order to separate the Los Angeles NAACP and the NAACP from the negative exposure I have caused the NAACP, I respectfully resign my position as President of the Los Angeles NAACP.”

He had no other choice. Sterling had donated $45,000 to the organization that has been struggling in recent years.
Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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