New York City Audubon changes name to distance itself from racist namesake

Summary

• New York City Audubon changes name to NYC Bird Alliance
• Name change comes as historical ties to John James Audubon, a 19th-century enslaver, are reevaluated
• Other environmental groups across the US have also moved away from the Audubon name in recent years
• The goal of the name change is to create more inclusive communities and attract a diverse pool of applicants

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