05-08-2017 23:06 via deseretnews.com

Utah commission: Keep 'Negro Bill Canyon' the same

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah state panel has voted to recommend retaining the name of Utah's Negro Bill Canyon after receiving conflicting opinions about whether it is offensive.The Utah Committee on Geographic Names said Friday that a lack of consensus from minority groups led to its 8-2 vote Thursday about a canyon that is home to a popular hiking spot in the eastern city of Moab, the gateway to stunning massive red rock formations.The commission's recommendation next goes to the U.S. Board o
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