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Sackler Family Name Removed From Major Cultural Institutions Amid Opioid Crisis Controversy

  • Oxford University has removed the Sackler name from several of its buildings and staff positions.
  • The Sackler family has donated millions to Oxford and other institutions like the Louvre and Tate museums over the years.
  • However, the Sackler family's ties to the opioid crisis in the U.S. led these institutions to distance themselves from the family.
  • The Sackler Library at Oxford will be renamed and other positions and buildings will no longer use the Sackler name.
  • The Louvre and Tate museums have also taken steps to remove references to the Sackler family.
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