Debate Over Columbus Day Continues
For generations, Columbus Day has been recognized as a celebration of exploration and Italian-American heritage.
However, for many Native Americans, it’s a painful reminder of colonization, violence, and cultural erasure, sparking an ongoing national debate.
history books long credited him with “discovering” America
Yet, Indigenous communities argue that the lands Christopher Columbus reached were already home to thriving nations, and that his arrival marked the beginning of centuries of oppression.
Author's summary: Columbus Day sparks debate.