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California to Erase Racist Term from Over 30 Place Names

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California to Erase Racist Term from Over 30 Place Names
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California will remove the derogatory term "squaw" from over 30 geographic features by 2025, following a 2022 bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. This initiative is part of a broader effort to eliminate offensive place names, reflecting a commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. The term, historically used as a slur against Native American women, has been targeted for removal across the U.S., with federal actions already underway. Local governments must rename affected sites, or a state commission will recommend alternatives.

Topics:nationsociety#california#cultural-sensitivity#derogatory-terms#native-american#place-names#society
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  1. A derogatory term for Native women will be removed from place names across California  NPR
  2. California to remove racist term for Native American Woman from more than 30 places  Fox News
  3. California removes slur targeting Indigenous women from location names  Los Angeles Times
  4. Slur targeting Indigenous women removed from California location names  KTLA Los Angeles
  5. California will rename places to remove racist term for a Native American woman  The Associated Press

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