THREAD: Columbus Day became a federally recognized holiday over eight decades ago to commemorate Christopher Columbus’ landing in what for him was the New World, as well as to celebrate our nation’s Italian-American heritage and its impact on the American experience.
2/ Since then, the national conversation around Columbus Day has come to assume new meaning and purpose. Many across the nation have begun to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day - honoring the lives and cultures of the indigenous nations, acknowledging the devastation...
3/ ...that resulted from Columbus’ arrival and subsequent European colonization, and celebrating the resiliency of indigenous communities throughout the country today.
4/ Here in Chicago, while we still formally recognize Columbus Day, we also celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, taking both as a challenge to clearly and honestly face our history, as we move forward together to create a more just future for ourselves, our city, and our society
