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Kennedy Center Restores Original Name, Scrubs Donald Trump References
politics1 month ago

Kennedy Center Restores Original Name, Scrubs Donald Trump References

The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. is removing all references to Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled that renaming the venue required congressional action and ordered the Trump name be scrubbed and the original Kennedy Center name restored. Staff were instructed to stop using Trump’s name in formal communications and update physical/digital signage by June 12. A separate Trump-linked lawsuit related to the name change was dismissed, while the center faces ongoing coverage of the controversy from artists and political figures.

via NME|
#court-ruling#donald-trump#kennedy-center
Germany’s Christmas Cup: A Winter Drink Sparks a Colonial Memory Debate
world4 months ago

Germany’s Christmas Cup: A Winter Drink Sparks a Colonial Memory Debate

Germany’s beloved Lumumba hot chocolate cocktail, a winter staple at Christmas markets since the 1960s, has morphed into a cultural flashpoint as critics say the name honors Patrice Lumumba’s anti‑colonial struggle while supporters view it as harmless tradition. The debate, rekindled in 2023 by discussions of racial insensitivity, has led some markets to drop or alter the name, though many vendors still serve it. The episode highlights Germany’s broader reckoning with colonial memory and how language in everyday life can reflect historical injustice, with scholars urging education over erasure.

via BBC|
#christmas-markets#colonial-history#germany
White House Responds to Trump’s Stadium Naming Proposal for Commanders
world8 months ago

White House Responds to Trump’s Stadium Naming Proposal for Commanders

The White House responded positively to an ESPN report that President Trump wants the Washington Commanders' new stadium named after him, calling it 'beautiful' and suggesting Trump could deliver the message in person during a game. The stadium is part of a nearly $4 billion redevelopment project in D.C., with Trump having previously threatened to block the deal over the team's name.

via Fortune|
#commanders-stadium#espn-report#naming-controversy
Controversy Grows Over Nebraska's 'Cornhusker Clink' Detention Center Name
politics10 months ago

Controversy Grows Over Nebraska's 'Cornhusker Clink' Detention Center Name

The article discusses the controversy over the Trump administration's use of humorous and alliterative names like 'Alligator Alcatraz' and 'Cornhusker Clink' for immigration detention centers, which has sparked criticism for insensitivity and dehumanization, despite some supporters viewing the names as clever branding.

via The New York Times|
#detention-centers#immigration-enforcement#naming-controversy
"Alfa Romeo's Name Change Saga: From Milano to Junior"
automotive2 years ago

"Alfa Romeo's Name Change Saga: From Milano to Junior"

Alfa Romeo is changing the name of its upcoming Milano compact SUV to "Junior" after a dispute with the Italian government, which objected to the implication that the vehicle was built in Italy when it will actually be produced in Poland. The name "Junior" holds historical significance for the brand, dating back to the 1960s, and Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato stated that the change was made voluntarily. Despite the controversy, the new Junior represents a shift towards an entry-level luxury crossover for the brand.

via The Drive|
#alfa-romeo#automotive#italy