'African-American' activist Rachel Dolezal changes her nameRachel Dolezal, a former US civil rights activist who was embroiled in controversy after identifying as African-American despite being the biological daughter of white parents, has changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo. READ MORE:* Rachel Dolezal denies 'black-face performance'* Rachel Dolezal and the art of choosing your identity* Why did civil rights leader Rachel Dolezal pose as black? Despite receiving heavy criticism for identifying as African-American, Diallo has continued to insist she considers herself to be black. She also said she had to resort to food stamps to feed her family and feared she might become homeless. "Right now the only place that I feel understood and completely accepted is with my kids and my sister," Diallo told The Guardian.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2017 05:03 UTC