Why is it always thought to be “derogatory” to name something after somebody.
Would they call them the Cleveland Indians if they despised Indians? I don’t think so.
If they want to change the name, how about Jewel Pond? A tiny bit of brightness in a drab neighborhood?
Would they call them the Cleveland Indians if they despised Indians? I don’t think so.
I've been asking that question ever since Stanford University dropped the name "Indians" in 1972. I believe the real reason behind the objection to these names is that since real "white racism" has all but vanished, liberals are looking for something to complain about.
I don’t think there’s any question that the original name of the pond was meant to be derogatory. Which is no reason to erase history.