A&E has announced some changes to its upcoming KKK series amid sharp criticism and talk of boycotting the network.

Instead of "Generation KKK" the new series, debuting Jan. 8, will be called "Escaping the KKK: A Documentary Series Exposing Hate in America"

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Actress Holly Robinson Peete is among the prominent critics of the new program:

Ellen Pompeno appreciated the reboot:

And actor Wendell Pierce called for a boycott:

From the beginning A&E said it was not in any way showing support to the Klan, but rather seeking to expose its practices and highlight the struggle of some members to leave: