SPOKANE, Wash. – A former NAACP leader who made headlines in 2015 for pretending to be Black is once again causing controversy, this time in Arizona.
Rachel Dolezal, who legally changed her name to Nkechi Diallo, was terminated from her position at Catalina Foothills Unified School District over her OnlyFans account, according to NBC News.
Dolezal’s involvement with the adult content subscription platform came to light in 2022 when photos of her posing in lingerie were leaked online.
OnlyFans is known for hosting a variety of content, including explicit photos shared by sex workers behind a monthly paywall. The platform also allows creators to share anything from cooking tutorials to fitness routines and offers personalized pay-per-view messages to subscribers.
The district spokesperson, Julie Farbarik, stated that Dolezal’s OnlyFans posts were discovered on Tuesday and were found to be in violation of the district’s policy on social media use by employees.
Dolezal had been employed as a part-time after-school instructor and substitute teacher within the school district. However, she did not respond to NBC News’ attempts to reach her for comment.
This is not the first time Dolezal, previously known for her “race faking” scandal, has faced controversy. In 2019, she accepted a plea deal after being charged with welfare fraud for failing to report thousands of dollars in revenue.
While Dolezal’s verified OnlyFans account remains active, the platform has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The controversy surrounding Dolezal’s OnlyFans account reflects a larger trend of educators losing their jobs due to their involvement in the platform. With many using OnlyFans as a way to supplement their income, some teachers in different parts of the country have faced similar repercussions.
Dolezal’s case once again brings attention to the intersections of social media, employment, and public perception, raising questions about professionalism and the boundaries of personal expression for public figures.