Oregon’s official state song, nearly a century old, is about to get a makeover to remove words that advocates of change say reflect a racist past.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature has approved changes to the lyrics of Oregon's state song to remove racist language and make the lyrics more inclusive.

The resolution modifies the lyrics of "Oregon, My Oregon" to reflect the “significant cultural, historical, economic and societal evolution in Oregon” since the state song was adopted in 1927.

Oregon lawmakers look to change the state song from “Oregon, My Oregon,” because it has racist lyrics that ignores Native and Black experiences, the bill says.

Oregon lawmakers look to change the state song from “Oregon, My Oregon,” because it has racist lyrics that ignores Native and Black experiences, the bill says.

Oregon lawmakers look to change the state song from “Oregon, My Oregon,” because it has racist lyrics that ignores Native and Black experiences, the bill says.

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The Oregon Legislature has approved changes to the lyrics of Oregon’s state song to remove racist language and make the lyrics more inclusive.

Oregon's official state song, nearly a century old, is about to get a makeover to remove words that advocates of change say reflect a racist past.