It is so great to hear this news! No one should be allowed to get away with bullying and racist abuse.
I just read that the woman who made the racist comment on Facebook about Michelle Obama has reportedly lost her job.
Pamela Ramsey Taylor, from the Clay Development Corporation, posted: "It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady in the White House. I'm tired of seeing an Ape in heels."
Clay's mayor, Beverly Whaling, responded: "Just made my day Pam."
An online petition was subsequently launched, calling for the sacking of both women.
Owens Brown, from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People's West Virginia chapter, was among those calling for the removal of the women.
Mr Brown said: "I feel it's so unfortunate that people still have these racist undertones.
"Unfortunately, this is a reality that we are dealing with in America today. There's no place for these types of attitudes in our state."
State Democratic Party chairwoman Belinda Biafore apologised to Mrs Obama, writing in an email: "On behalf of my fellow Mountaineers I would like extend my sincerest apologies to First Lady Michelle Obama. "West Virginia truly is better than this.
These radical, hateful, and racist ideals are exactly what we at the West Virginia Democratic Party will continue to fight against. These words and actions do not represent West Virginia values.
"We will continue to fight for a West Virginia that is inclusive, not divisive and a home for all to feel safe, welcome, and protected. In a time when we are at a crossroads and many fear the future we must stand together against hate of all forms."
Culled from sky news. Read more: http://news.sky.com/story/woman-sacked-over-michelle-obama-racist-post-10658353
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