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Edmonton’s Most Problematic and Racist Place Names

Posted on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by completingthestory

When it comes to some place names in Edmonton, it is time for an overhaul. How about naming more places after people who are BIPOC?

Edmonton’s top 20 most racist and problematic place names

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