Dozens of bird names honoring enslavers and racists will be changed
The American Ornithological Society says it will alter all human names of North American birds, starting with up to 80 species.
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The American Ornithological Society says it will alter all human names of North American birds, starting with up to 80 species.
J. Drew Lanham, a writer, teacher, artist, birder and hunter, will be giving a public reading from his works at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Memorial Ballroom at the University of Lynchburg, sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment.
The American Ornithological Society announced Wednesday that it will remove names given to North American birds in honor of people and replace them with monikers that better describe their plumage and other characteristics.
Annette Gordon-Reed is working on how the country will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and she welcomed Transylvanian’s suggestions Thursday night during a talk.
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