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Call me crazy, but if #RachelDolezal wants to identify as black, & help the black community at the same time, all I can do is say thanks.

— Corey (@CoreyCW) June 12, 2015

Some commenters even brought up the recent gender transformation of ex-Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner.

If Bruce Jenner can decide he's a woman, why can't #RachelDolezal decide she's black? If biology doesn't determine identity...

— Jim Treacher (@jtLOL) June 12, 2015

What if we are maligning/persecuting someone who really feels she is black and was just trying to manifest that to the world? #RachelDolezal

— Helena Baptiste (@sumbodysbabygrl) June 12, 2015

Even a celebrity weighed in.

We accept that a person can identify as transgender. Could 'trans-ethnic' be a real thing? #RachelDolezal

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 12, 2015

Though Dolezal's application for the city position is being examined, her racial claims may not be an issue for the NAACP.

\"For 106 years, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has held a long and proud tradition of receiving support from people of all faiths, races, colors and creeds,\" the group's statement said. \"NAACP Spokane Washington Branch President Rachel Dolezal is enduring a legal issue with her family, and we respect her privacy in this matter.

\"The NAACP Alaska-Oregon-Washington State Conference stands behind Ms. Dolezal's advocacy record,\" the group added. \"In every corner of this country, the NAACP remains committed to securing political, educational and economic justice for all people, and we encourage Americans of all stripes to become members and serve as leaders in our organization.\"

According to KXLY, Dolezal reported several hate crimes over the past few years, most recently saying she received a packet of hateful letters at the NAACP's post office box.

\"Hate language sent through mail and social media along with credible threats continue to be a serious issue for our units in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation,\" the group said. \"We take all threats seriously and encourage the FBI and the Department of Justice to fully investigate each occurrence.\"

The NAACP Spokane chapter led by Dolezal did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.

Spokane Mayor David Condon and City Council President Ben Stuckart said in a statement: \"We are committed to independent citizen oversight and take very seriously the concerns raised regarding the chair of the independent citizen police ombudsman commission. We are gathering facts to determine if any city policies related to volunteer boards and commissions have been violated. That information will be reviewed by the City Council, which has oversight of city boards and commissions.\"

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