Midwestern National Audubon Society chapters drop Audubon name, citing racist views of organization s namesake cnn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cnn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The bird conservation organization decided to adopt a new name after grappling with the legacy of John James Audubon, the namesake of Audubon societies but not the founder.