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House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'

They may not agree on much, but some in Congress can agree that it's time to do away with Columbus Day.
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Here Are The States Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day Instead Of Columbus

At least five states and Washington, D.C., have done away with Columbus Day celebrations in deference to Native Americans.
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Maine Drops Columbus Day For 'Indigenous Peoples Day'

"There is power in a name and in who we choose to honor,” Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Friday.
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Kamala Harris Supports Changing Columbus Day To Indigenous People’s Day

“Sign me up,” Harris said.
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Notre Dame To Cover Up Christopher Columbus Murals

For Native Americans, the explorer's impact was "nothing short of a catastrophe," said John Jenkins, the university's president.
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Kimmel Tricks Folks Into Thinking Christopher Columbus Is Now On Supreme Court

"There's a lot going on in the country," the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host acknowledged.
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Trump's Columbus Day Statement Again Fails To Mention Suffering Of Native Americans

Obama's 2016 statement on the holiday noted "the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land."
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Goodbye, Columbus Day: Ohio Capital Scraps Namesake's Holiday

"The City of Columbus will be open on Columbus Day," a brief statement on the city’s website reads.
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This Kid's Letter To His Teacher For 'Lying' About Christopher Columbus Needs To Be Framed

"I want you to not teach me lies. That is all."
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This New York Activist Wants To Replace A Statue Of Columbus With Toussaint L’Ouverture

Glenn Cantave believes white supremacy in 2017 stems back to 1492. And he's letting NYC's mayoral commission know.
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