White Lies: Fake Muslim Activist Who Rubbed Shoulders With ‘Squad’ Members Resigns in Disgrace

After it was revealed that she was a white diversity consultant, she has been fired. She cozied up with prominent Democrats and pretended to be an Arab Muslim. “white as the driven snow.”

Raquel Evita Saraswati, chief equity, inclusion and culture officer at American Friends Service Committee, resigned Monday. This was after her mother, Rachel Elizabeth Seidel, revealed that Raquel was actually Rachel Elizabeth Seidel. The committee is a Quaker group which works for the advancement of Quakers. “just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression,” Seidel’s confirmation of the “difficult” And “deeply personal” In a decision to resign from a group statement.

“Raquel Saraswati, who is facing public allegations that she misrepresented her background and past associations, has informed us of her intention to separate from the organization,” Layne Mullett, spokesperson for AFSC Telled USA Today.

The transracial grifter, who since 2004 claimed to be of Latin, South Asian, and Arab descent,  is a prominent activist in the Philadelphia area and has rubbed shoulders with Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.), and attended an event at the Obama White House in July 2016, according to photos from her Removed Flickr album.

Seidel had to resign before her colleagues, who wrote an anonymous statement. open letter On February 10, she was accused of lying about her race and being a mole for right-wing interest. The letter prompted Seidel was hired by a human resources professional in 2021. He said that he felt satisfied with his job. “conned” And “deceived” because she believed that she was a queer women of color who just happened to be a Muslim.

Carol Perone, Seidel’s mother confirmed that her daughter is white during an interview with The Associated Press Intercept February

“I call her Rachel. I don’t know why she’s doing what she’s doing,” Perone said. “I’m as white as the driven snow and so is she. … I’m German and British, and her father was Calabrese Italian. She’s chosen to live a lie, and I find that very, very sad.”

Seidel claimed she wasn’t fired from the committee, and maintained she was open with the group throughout her hiring process. Statement Fox News.

“I was … honest and completely transparent in securing my role, which I have found extremely fulfilling,” Seidel said. Seidel said.

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