{"id":11614,"date":"2024-05-08T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=11614"},"modified":"2024-05-08T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T19:00:00","slug":"after-114-years-the-boy-scouts-of-america-is-changing-its-name-to-help-emphasize-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=11614","title":{"rendered":"After 114 years, The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to help emphasize inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boy Scouts of America \u2013 a cornerstone of American youth culture for over a century \u2013 is undergoing a profound transformation.<\/p>\n

In a huge move, the organization has announced its rebranding to Scouting America, signaling a departure from tradition and a commitment to inclusivity.<\/p>\n

The organization has been going for 114 years. Credit: George Frey \/ Getty<\/em><\/p>\n

The name change comes after the organization only recently started to welcome both girls and gay youths as members.<\/p>\n

This shift, announced at the organization\u2019s annual meeting in Florida on Tuesday (May 7), comes amidst financial turmoil, dwindling membership numbers, and a wave of sexual abuse allegations.<\/p>\n

These controversies have prompted a strategic reevaluation under the leadership of Roger Krone, its president and CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the next 100 years, we want any youth in America to feel very, very welcome to come into our programs,\u201d Krone emphasized in an interview with\u00a0The Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Credit: SOPA Images \/ Getty<\/em><\/p>\n

The rebranding effort hopes to be a proactive step towards revitalization and growth, with the Irving, Texas-based organization striving to attract a new generation of scouts while still upholding its core values.<\/p>\n

Scheduled to take effect on February 8, 2025 \u2013 this date will also be the 115th birthday of Scouting America.<\/p>\n

From its landmark decision to admit gay youth in 2013 to the groundbreaking inclusion of girls in Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA in recent years, the Boy Scouts of America has been committed to change in the 21st century.<\/p>\n

As a result, more than 6,000 girls now hold the honor of earning the title of Eagle Scout.<\/p>\n

The simple name change to emphasize the importance of inclusion has been criticized by some people on social media \u2013 including figures like Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who tweeted: \u201cWith membership at historic lows, Boy Scouts of America decides to rebrand to make clear that \u2018boys\u2019 are no longer welcome. I\u2019m sure that will help with recruiting.\u201d<\/p>\n