“The century-old organization that hosted the debutante ball had an unquestionably racist, sexist, and elitist past.
I was not aware of this history at the time, but ignorance is no excuse.”
I unequivocally deplore, denounce, and reject white supremacy.
Ellie Kemper in 2018.Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
She quickly came under fire on social media, with some commenters labeling her a “KKK princess.”
(Two of the group’s architects,Alonzo and Charles Slayback, were former Confederate soldiers.)
The first Black members weren’t admitted until 1979.
She continued, “I believe strongly in the values of kindness, integrity, and inclusiveness.
I attempt to live my life in accordance with these values.
