Columbus Day

Italian Americans celebrating during a Christopher Columbus Day parade.

How Columbus Day contributes to the cultural erasure of Italian Americans

Culture

Given Italian history, US descendants of Italian immigrants have reason to reject their association with Columbus and stand in solidarity with Indigenous groups as they reclaim their histories.

People take part in the 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade in New York in 2013.

More and more cities are saying goodbye, Columbus

Justice
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Does Christopher Columbus deserve a holiday?

Arts, Culture & Media
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Educators amend Columbus Day lessons in schools

Arts, Culture & Media
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