A Brief History of Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day - Douglas County Post-Gazette

A brief history of Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day - Douglas County Post-Gazette

METRO — Every October, the second Monday of the month brings a familiar holiday to the calendar. For some, it is Columbus Day. For others, it is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In recent years, the latter has become more widely recognized, offering an opportunity to learn about the people who lived in the Americas long before European explorers arrived. The history […] The post A brief history of Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day first appeared on Do…

Beyond Indigenous Peoples Day: The Fight to Protect Indigenous Communities - Feminist Majority Foundation

The second Monday in October is federally recognized as Christopher Columbus Day, commemorating the arrival of colonizer Christopher Columbus to the Americas. It’s undeniable that Indigenous communities lived in America long before Columbus docked his ship. Why, then, is he celebrated as the man who “discovered” America?  For years, public debate has challenged this Eurocentric […] The post Beyond Indigenous Peoples Day: The Fight to Protect Ind…

Should We Really Celebrate Columbus?

Image courtesy of Fox26Houston. By Archibald Frey McNabb This is an independently submitted op-ed and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Tower. The second Monday of October has passed us by, marking the celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. These coexisting celebrations reflect the sad reality of Columbus's history. Yet among