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Voices: As someone of both Italian and indigenous heritage, Columbus Day makes me feel shame – not...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOnce upon an ocean blue in 1492, the “great” Italian Christopher Columbus sailed across the waters...
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...
Ancient human DNA suggests Columbus may not have brought syphilis to Europe after all
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 3 months agoAncient remains dating back around 2,000 years suggest a cousin of syphilis spread around South...
Indigenous Peoples Day Continues To Become More Visible As The Columbus Day Alternative
Blavity via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMonday marks the holiday traditionally known as Columbus Day in honor of Christopher Columbus’...
Happy National Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day! More on both holidays — and the complicated...
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoRoxanne White, of Yakima Nation, sings as a group marches from Westlake Park to City Hall to mark...
It’s Time for the Federal Government to Say Goodbye to Columbus Day
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 7 months agoOn Monday we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States. Across the United States,...
Oldest DNA evidence of syphilis relative discovered in 2,000-year-old skeletons in Brazil
Live Science via Yahoo News· 3 months agoAn array of human bones shown partially buried in the ground, with two bones highlighted in yellow....
Editorial: We’re smart enough as a city to leave Christopher Columbus alone
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIf Mayor Lori Lightfoot were to follow the recent recommendations of the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee and excise Christopher Columbus permanently from Grant Park, logic dictates ...
Why Do Students Pledge Allegiance to the U.S. Flag?
Newsy via AOL· 1 year agoEach day across America, in classrooms big and small, at city schools and rural ones students recite the pledge of allegiance. Let's go back in time: It's 1892 and Chicago is preparing for the ...
Letters: City elections, thanks for articles and electric workers, EV vehicles, more
The Herald-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEditor's note: The deadline has passed to submit election-related letters for the May 2 primary....