when historically he has been known to be problematic. In his conclusion, he urges teachers to read more historically-accurate, yet still age-appropriate texts to their students. J. H. Bickford III is an assistant professor at Eastern Illinois University. He has a Ph.D in social studies education and a B.A in history, making him a credible source when it comes to historical misrepresentations in children’s literature. In the context of the Columbus Day vs. Indigenous People’s Day debate, this study is a great asset, as it shows that America’s idolatrous view of Christopher Columbus likely begins at a young age.
ANGLIS, JACLYN. “#NotYourCostume, #NotYourMascot and #NotHappy: New Generation of
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Moya-Smith discusses how Native Americans are often reduced to symbols and stereotypes, and how it has affected him throughout childhood. Unlike the Native American activists before him, Moya-Smith turns to the media instead of protest when trying to make a difference. He started a series of Twitter hashtags to use around the autumn months (when he believes cultural appropriation is at an all time high due to Halloween costumes and eurocentric Thanksgiving narratives) such as #NotYourCostume, #NotYourMascot, and #ColumbusDay. In his Columbus Day tweet, he writes “We, Native Americans, are not opposed to Italian American pride. We’re opposed to a fed. holiday named for a murdering thief”. Moya-Smith’s words are poignant, especially in regard to the name change debate, because they come from someone who has been directly impacted by racism and …show more content…
The University of Utah’s student government teamed up with the Inter-Tribal Student Association to draft a bill to present to the Utah State Legislator, working with Natives and non-Natives alike. Their efforts drew in activist groups and supportive college students across the country who showed up for the hearing and packed city hall. However, when the bill came to the Senate, it failed due to what the authors see as “racially charged opposition”. On a note of optimism, they also note that the bill, although defeated, brought many students together and “laid down the groundwork for future legislation regarding Indigenous Peoples’
ANGLIS, JACLYN. “#NotYourCostume, #NotYourMascot and #NotHappy: New Generation of
Native American Activists Use Social Media to …show more content…
Moya-Smith discusses how Native Americans are often reduced to symbols and stereotypes, and how it has affected him throughout childhood. Unlike the Native American activists before him, Moya-Smith turns to the media instead of protest when trying to make a difference. He started a series of Twitter hashtags to use around the autumn months (when he believes cultural appropriation is at an all time high due to Halloween costumes and eurocentric Thanksgiving narratives) such as #NotYourCostume, #NotYourMascot, and #ColumbusDay. In his Columbus Day tweet, he writes “We, Native Americans, are not opposed to Italian American pride. We’re opposed to a fed. holiday named for a murdering thief”. Moya-Smith’s words are poignant, especially in regard to the name change debate, because they come from someone who has been directly impacted by racism and …show more content…
The University of Utah’s student government teamed up with the Inter-Tribal Student Association to draft a bill to present to the Utah State Legislator, working with Natives and non-Natives alike. Their efforts drew in activist groups and supportive college students across the country who showed up for the hearing and packed city hall. However, when the bill came to the Senate, it failed due to what the authors see as “racially charged opposition”. On a note of optimism, they also note that the bill, although defeated, brought many students together and “laid down the groundwork for future legislation regarding Indigenous Peoples’