The president of the National Organization for Women is facing pressure from board members to resign following accusations that one of America’s oldest feminist organizations has a long "problem of racism," according to a report. “I was so upset and mad I called my mom crying,” Nunes told The Daily Beast. But ultimately I feel like I've just been a token.”Nunes also claimed Van Pelt fell asleep on her desk during a racial justice training and excluded her from certain meetings. Since The Daily Beast investigation was published, nine out of the 17 NOW board members have called for Van Pelt’s removal. In her own email to colleagues sent out Friday, Van Pelt wrote: “All Black Lives Matter.

Source: Fox News June 08, 2020 18:22 UTC