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NYC Audubon Changes Name Due To Slavery Connections

New York City Audubon is changing its name because of the racist legacy of the society's namesake. A statement from the group says John James Audubon's racism created barriers for birders. "A new name hasn't yet been chosen, but the group's leadership promised a 'robust' process similar to the months-long discussion over whether John James Audubon's name should be attached to the society, according to an announcement released Wednesday," per Patch.com.

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