California: popular ski resort to remove racist term from its name
by Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#57APW)
Decision to rename Squaw Valley ski resort reached after consulting with Native American groups and research on the term
California's popular Squaw Valley ski resort will change its name, officials announced Tuesday.
The decision was reached after consulting with local Native American groups and extensive research into the etymology and history of the term squaw", said Ron Cohen, president and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
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