California: popular ski resort to remove racist term from its name

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 on 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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