Maryland Governor Rejects Immediate Renaming of Collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge

Governor Wes Moore emphasizes focus on recovery efforts and rebuilding, delaying discussions on renaming the bridge due to its controversial namesake.

• Civil rights groups propose renaming the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, citing Key's history as a slave owner.
• Governor Wes Moore states that the current priority is recovery and reconstruction, not renaming discussions.
• The bridge, a key Baltimore landmark, collapsed last month after being struck by a cargo ship.
• Proposed new names include Rep. Parren J. Mitchell and Gloria Richardson, figures representing civil rights advancements.
• The controversy over Key's legacy includes his role in the American Colonization Society and his mixed record on slavery.

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