Merced - Time to Change

Dr Loraine Goodwin, candidate for Congress 2012, Demands Time for a Change

"We need to rename certain Merced Sites and revise maps to include the changes.

As the State of California begins a project to remove racist names from gold-country landmarks, it is a good time to change the name of Black Rascal Creek, Park, and bridge (and any other such-named sites) in Merced County 

I was not sure of the initial intent in naming the creek, but I had my suspicions. My suspicions were confirmed when a citizen was hesitant to speak the name of the creek because I was in the room. Hence, it's time for the name change. Merced has accepted the responsibility of hosting and nurturing a UC educational system and supporting all of the students who will visit Merced. The naming of the creek, park, bridge (and whatever else) brings negative imagery.

I hope you will join me when I submit my demands to the county. In addition, I hope we will have great support by students in renaming this site."