by seattleaudubonadmin | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Double-Crested Cormorants (photo by Glenn Nelson) In July 2022, our board triggered an inclusive and thoughtful process to determine a name that better reflects our values and mission. If you are a member or volunteer in our organization and haven’t participated...
by Glenn Nelson | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Painting by John James Audubon (Public Domain). We have received a lot of attention, including in local and national news media, because we are removing “Audubon” from our organizational name. This is not a helpful place for the spotlight to remain trained. If we...
by seattleaudubonadmin | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
The MOHAI Mercantile removes “Audubon” merchandise (courtesy MOHAI) When our birds and conservation organization announced that it was removing “Audubon” from its name because of its association with a racist history, another nonprofit also removed...
by seattleaudubonadmin | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Story on KNKX.org A collection of the stories about removing “Audubon” produced by news outlets, local and national: Salish CurrentSept. 29, 2022Changing names to step out of a racist shadow The Berkshire Eagle | LetterAugust 18, 2022Mass Audubon...
by seattleaudubonadmin | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Painting by John James Audubon (Public Domain). In a move to continue its path toward a more inclusive and antiracist future, Seattle’s became the first large chapter in the National Audubon Society network to publicly declare its intention to remove “Audubon” from...
by seattleaudubonadmin | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, Equity & Justice
Painting by John Syme (Public Domain). The past few years has seen a proliferation of pieces re-examining the legacy of John James Audubon and his suitability as namesake for a bird conservation network. The following is sampling of writings from around the country....
