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Agencies announce steps to address discriminatory names, inequities in state parks and transportation system


California State Parks is considering a new name for Negro Bar in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, where African American miners prospected for gold in 1850. This is just one of a few different changes that either have been made or are considered to be made across California. MercuryNews.com photoCalifornia Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, State Parks Director Armando Quintero and Department of Transportation Director Toks Omishakin recently announced a series of actions to identify ...

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