California to Rename Over 30 Places to Remove Racist Term for Native Women
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California is removing the derogatory term "squaw" from over 100 place names across 15 counties, following a 2022 law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. This initiative, part of a broader national effort, aims to replace offensive geographic names by January 1, 2025, in consultation with Native American tribes. The move is seen as a significant step towards rectifying historical wrongs against Native American communities, which constitute 1.7% of California's population.
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