Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day Transition in Progress

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Alan Gibson (@alangibson) Oct 09, 2023

"Columbus Day" is still the name for the federal holiday, and is still celebrated as Columbus Day in 16 states. But, "Indigenous Peoples Day" is clearly going to be the official name soon federally and for all states....which is the correct move.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/race-in-america/2023/10/08/why-indigenous-peoples-day/71032655007/

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/race-in-america/2023/10/08/why-indigenous-peoples-day/71032655007/

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Deon Chang (@deonchang) Oct 09, 2023

Interesting perspective! It's all about acknowledging the full history and honoring the first inhabitants of this land.

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Marisol (@marisol) Oct 09, 2023

Right on! It's high time we honor the Indigenous Peoples.

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