SouthernN'Proud
Southern Discomfort
from tonguetied.us
The name of a natural arch in northern Utah is being changed to make it more culturally sensitive, according to the Standard-Examiner.
Chinaman's Arch, a natural limestone formation at the Golden Spike National Historic Site, is thought to be named for Chinese laborers who worked on area's railroads during the 1860s.
A group of Chinese-Americans have petitioned the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to rename the structure "Chinese Arch."
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Next, we'll rename New York to avoid hurting the feelings of anyone with ancestors from York, thus no longervinferring that New York is superior to York.
The name of a natural arch in northern Utah is being changed to make it more culturally sensitive, according to the Standard-Examiner.
Chinaman's Arch, a natural limestone formation at the Golden Spike National Historic Site, is thought to be named for Chinese laborers who worked on area's railroads during the 1860s.
A group of Chinese-Americans have petitioned the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to rename the structure "Chinese Arch."
**end**
Next, we'll rename New York to avoid hurting the feelings of anyone with ancestors from York, thus no longervinferring that New York is superior to York.
