This restaurant in Santa Barbara is changing its name amid the United States' demonstrations against police brutality
Now, it's the only one left -- and it's changing its name to meet the changing times amid the country's demonstrations against racism and police brutality.Sambo's in Santa Barbara will remain in business but under a new, undetermined name, owners say on Facebook.The term"Sambo" is a longstanding racial slur with roots going back to an 1899 book about a dark-skinned south Indian boy. The name became an epithet against African Americans.
"California-based film and TV productions will soon be allowed to get back to workOwner Chad Stevens said its founders -- his grandfather Sam Battistone and business partner Newell"Bo" Bohnett -- formed the restaurant's name from parts of their names."It was his name and partner's name Sam and Bo, something I respect and continue to, but I understand there's some hurt in that but we will move forward," Stevens told CNN affiliate KEYT.
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