As Columbus Day concludes its 78th year of official celebration as a federal holiday in the United States, we should consider its broader legacy, the man it honors and his impact on America as a result of his actions. With increasing disapproval and protest from groups of indigenous cultures, we wanted to examine the holiday more closely and consider both sides of the debate.

*As a crucial note, I refer to "Native American language" used by code-talkers during WWII. This was an error on my part, when there are numerous and varied languages belonging to different Native American cultures. I apologize for the mistake - Kip

Further Reading:

History.com, "Columbus Day"

The Washington Post, "Why Columbus Day’s days could be numbered"

The New York Times, "On Columbus Day in New York City, the Party Is No Longer Just for Him"

The Arizona Daily Sun, "NAU students protest Columbus Day"

The LA Times, "This is why we still have Columbus Day"

MLive, "Ann Arbor to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day"