It's that time of year again; pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween decorations, and the national recognition of a man responsible for mass murder, pillaging, and enslavement. It's no secret that Christopher Columbus was a horrible man, or that he didn't even "discover the new world", yet every year on October 12, he is recognized for his "accomplishment". It seems as though more and more people are unwilling to celebrate Columbus, even going so far as to put an axe in the head of his statue.
While there has been opposition of Columbus Day for many years, there is only a handful of cities that refuse to recognize it. Areas such as Seattle, South Dakota, and Berkeley have chosen, rather, to celebrate Indigenous People's Day, and Native American Day.
While there has been opposition of Columbus Day for many years, there is only a handful of cities that refuse to recognize it. Areas such as Seattle, South Dakota, and Berkeley have chosen, rather, to celebrate Indigenous People's Day, and Native American Day.