The fight over Squaw Valley's name
All U.S. town and landmark names containing the word 'Squaw' must change. Indigenous groups support these mandates, but Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is not on board.
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Show Notes
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law last month to remove the word ‘Squaw’ from nearly 100 landmarks and place names across California. Native Americans and others are celebrating the new law because they find the term 'Squaw' offensive. But in Squaw Valley, an unincorporated area outside of Fresno, some residents want to keep the name. And Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is siding with them. Read the transcript here.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times reporter Lila Seidman
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