May 2nd, 2023 - After almost four decades, the New York City Audubon Society has decided to change its name due to controversy. The organization's members voted to remove "Audubon" from its name, citing concerns that the racist history of John James Audubon, a naturalist and illustrator from the 19th century, was hindering its ability to connect with a more diverse community.
Read original article and watch an interview with Society board member, Christian Cooper here.