Mayor resigns after reply to Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' Facebook comment causes backlash - ABC News
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The West Virginia nonprofit official who called Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” has been fired - Vox
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Beverly Whaling resigns over Facebook post describing Michelle Obama as an ' Ape in heels' | Daily Mail Online
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West Virginia mayor resigns after racist post calling Michelle Obama an ape in heels | The Independent | The Independent
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West Virginia mayor in race row after Michelle Obama is called an 'ape in heels' | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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