During his time as Assembly Speaker, William Stow proposed a tax on Jews and publicly embraced antisemitic rhetoric, such as wishing he had the power to eliminate Jewish people from California.
San Francisco supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday urging park officials to rename Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake to a name that reflects the city’s “values of celebrating diversity.”
The lake was named for former California State Assembly Speaker William Stow when it was created in 1893. Stow had been assembly speaker in 1855 and after leaving office was appointed to the San Francisco Park Commission in 1889.With George Berkeley’s slave-owner past uncovered, will the city or university consider a name change?
During his time as speaker, Stow proposed a tax on Jews and publicly embraced antisemitic rhetoric, such as wishing he had the power to eliminate Jewish people from California, according to the resolution. The resolution asks the Recreation and Park Commission to rename the lake, its boathouse and the drive circling Strawberry Hill that are named after Stow.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
'The Golden Bachelor': ABC Announces Dating Show for the Golden YearsThe show will premiere this fall on the network.
Leer más »
S.F. Mayor looks to add post-Outside Lands concerts in Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco Mayor London Breed announces plan to host 65,000-capacity, headliner-driven concerts beginning in 2024.
Leer más »
SF Board of Supervisors President Calls on Attorney General to Review Fatal Walgreens ShootingThe president of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors moved ahead with his pledge to call on the California attorney general and U.S. Department of Justice to review District Attorney Brooke Jenkins’ decision not to bring criminal charges in a controversial fatal shooting at Walgreens.
Leer más »
SF leaders call for new probes of Banko Brown killingAsked to comment on a potential city resolution calling for a state investigation into the Banko Brown killing, the California Attorney General's Office told The Examiner in a statement on Tuesday that it 'is not currently involved in the matter.'
Leer más »
Sustained outrage in San Francisco over Banko Brown Walgreens killingSF Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin told SFGATE he found the video of a security guard shooting and killing Banko Brown appalling.
Leer más »
Some Jeep Cherokee owners urged to park outside because of fire concernModel years 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokees with a power lift gate have been recalled by Stellantis.
Leer más »