The Boy Scouts of America, grappling with a bankruptcy and widespread accusations of sexual abuse, will change its name to Scouting America in an effort to become more inclusive, the organization announced on Tuesday.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Monday that it will be rebranding and changing its name to "Scouting America." Officials say the name change reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of scouting. The name change will take effect on []
The Boy Scouts of America are changing their name as the organization
Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will change its name to Scouting America next February, to emphasize its commitment to inclusion. The youth organization said the new name is meant to help everyone, including boys and girls, feel welcome. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary, the Boy Scouts of America said. “Though our name will be new, our mission remains unchanged: We are committed to teaching young people to be Prepared. For...
The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change. With flagging membership numbers, the Texas-based organization is leaning into a more inclusive message as it emerges from a
New name reflects growing membership of girls and openly gay youth, as well attempts to rebrand after sexual abuse scandal involving adult scout leaders
The organization began welcoming homosexual-identifying boys in 2013, halted its ban on gay adult scout masters in 2015, announced in 2017 that girls who identify as 'transgender' could enter boys-only programs, and fully opened its membership to girls in 2018.
The 114-year-old organization announced on Tuesday, May 7 that it is
IRVING, Texas (NBC) – The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name. The organization will officially become Scouting America on February 8 of next year, that’s the organization’s 115th birthday. The name change was announced Tuesday at the Texas-based organization’s annual meeting in Florida. The new name is the latest big change for the […]
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 []
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