Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they're now named Scouting America
DALLAS (AP) — After more than a century, Boy Scouts of America is rebranding as Scouting America, another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change.
Founded 114 years ago, the Texas-based organization has recently been mired in turmoil over a flood of sexual abuse claims and bankruptcy. Now, the organization is leaning into a more inclusive message as girls have been joining throughout its ranks.
“It sends this really strong message to everyone in America that they can come to this program, they can bring their authentic self, they can be who they are and they will be welcomed here,” said Roger Krone, who took over last fall as president and chief executive officer.
The change was announced Tuesday at the Boy Scout’s national meeting in Florida but won’t take effect until February 2025.
Here’s a look at what led up to the change and why it matters:
Related articles
South Carolina lawmakers rekindle bill limiting how topics like race are taught
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A small group of lawmakers in South Carolina rekindled debate Tuesday on a bil2024-05-08Xi Focus: Xi Meets with Macao SAR Chief Executive
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-08China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions
BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhanc2024-05-08Xi's Article on Party's Traditions, Yan'an Spirit to Be Published
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-08New Mexico high court upholds man's 3 murder convictions in 2018 shooting deaths near Dixon
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a man’s murder convictions in the 20182024-05-083 dead, 10 injured in fire at south China nursing home
Three were killed and 10 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in south Chi2024-05-08
atest comment