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Explorer Christopher Columbus and His Namesake Holiday Are More Polarizing Than Ever
Biography via Yahoo News· 7 months agoItalian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World” of the Americas on a 1492...
Instead of Christopher Columbus, let's honor our waterworks that changed the world: Blundo
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSo, our town is about to take up the problem of what should replace the giant Christopher Columbus...
In Newark, a Harriet Tubman monument replaces Christopher Columbus
NBC Universal via AOL· 1 year agoA monument to African American pioneer Harriet Tubman was unveiled in Newark, New Jersey, on...
Harriet Tubman monument replaces Christopher Columbus in New Jersey
Revolt via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHarriet Tubman A new, 25-foot-tall monument honoring Harriet Tubman was unveiled late last week, CNN...
The biggest leap day moments in history (other than Ja Rule's birthday)
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 3 months agoEvery four years we add Feb. 29 to the calendar. What's also referred to as leap day, it’s so our...
Harriet Tubman monument takes Newark space formerly held by Columbus statue
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA monument to Harriet Tubman is now filling a space that was formerly home to a Christopher Columbus...
Steve VanderVeen: The man responsible for Holland's Chris-Craft boats
The Holland Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoChristopher Columbus Smith was responsible for Holland boating giant Chris-Craft. Smith was born in...
Remembering Lucy: What loved ones said about the Lourdes student who died in boat crash
Miami Herald via AOL· 2 years agoLaughs. Smiles. Hugs. A bit of a prankster. And a light in the life of everyone who knew her. That’s...
'His family was his passion': Brockton icon and restaurateur Charlie Tartaglia has died
The Enterprise via Yahoo News· 9 months agoEASTON — A Brockton icon known for his landmark restaurant, community service and big, generous...
Today in History: February 29, Hattie McDaniel becomes first Black actor to win an Oscar
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOn February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award when she took best supporting actress for “Gone With the Wind,” which won eight Oscars overall including ...