The Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America, the first name change the organization has had since in its 114-year history.
The organization said the move is meant to make the Boy Scouts more “inclusive” and follows a bankruptcy settlement for $2.4 billion.
“Though our name will be new, our mission remains unchanged: we are committed to teaching young people to be Prepared. For Life,” said Roger A. Krone, president and CEO of Scouting America, in a statement. “This will be a simple but very important evolution as we seek to ensure that everyone feels welcome in Scouting.”
The organization sought bankruptcy protection after more than 80,000 men made sexual abuse claims against the organization in over 275 lawsuits nationwide. The bankruptcy
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