Professor urges restorative framework for renaming process

Mar 18, 2025

Horacio Trujillo urged the committee to treat renaming as an opportunity for restorative and transitional justice, focusing outreach on values and community aspirations instead of immediate name votes.

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Horacio Trujillo told the committee that "naming and renaming are normal acts" and urged a restorative approach that emphasizes truth, accountability and community repair rather than adversarial name‑picking.

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