From St. Louis, Mo.: A derogatory term toward Asians was reportedly on a license plate. The plate's owner has since made a change.
A family member explained the term was actually a decades-old nickname. It was derived from the last part of their surname. This nickname was used within the family for generations, including by the family member's father.
The family claims they were unaware of any issue with the term until recently. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
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