After learning that the name “Brownies” caused harm to current and former members of color, Girl Guides of Canada launched a national effort to rename the branch for girls ages 7 and 8. This month, members voted overwhelmingly to change the name to Embers. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports on the reaction to the move.
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