Letter to the Editor: ‘Our parks should not become political, race-related objects’
Audubon Park was named after John James Audubon (1785-1851). (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
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“I have never heard anyone associate the name Audubon with racism. Our parks should not become political, race-related objects! How many taxpayers’ dollars are paid for unnecessary, renamed street signs and new park signs?”
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