By: J. Rich
Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday, every October. This year it was celebrated on October 10. Columbus Day is a federal holiday in place to commemorate Christopher Columbus’ landing in the Americas in 1492. This became a federal holiday in 1937 after becoming more and more popular to celebrate among different cities and states. Though many enjoy and appreciate being out of school and work on this day, there is more behind Columbus Day, good and bad. This day can be historically appreciated by patriots because they are joyful of the fact that Columbus did discover America for the Europeans so that they can be here today. But, on the other hand, many Americans also recognize that there is some dark truth behind Columbus Day. Though he was a successful explorer and a key element in American history, many recognize his character as evil and cruel. This is leading many people to jump on board with the movement of changing the holiday name to “Indigenous Peoples Day” to commemorate the Native Americans who were widely harmed after Columbus discovered America. It is known that some of the immoral things include Columbus enslaving Native Americans then selling them for slavery. Due to Columbus’ actions, many Native Americans were driven off of their home land and killed by Europeans on their own territory. Others might recognize Columbus as cruel for is his involvement in running human trafficking circles, sexual assault, racially motivated attempted expultion of people groups and suspicious activities with manitees. Though it is joyous to celebrate Columbus day because Columbus discovered the, now free, Americas, for the Europeans, there is much dark truth behind this federal holiday. In turn, activists are trying to make this day about the Native Americans to give this day a happier meaning.
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