A racial slur remains in hundreds of place names throughout North America

Across Women's Lives

Sep 17, 2020Society & Culture

Clashes throughout North America about the racial slur "squaw" is starting to lead to place name changes. The post A racial slur remains in hundreds of place names throughout North America appeared first on The World fro...

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