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The Influence Of Columbus Day On Indigenous Culture

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On Columbus Day this year, more cities are recognizing Native Americans due to the movement of changing the name of Columbus Day to a holiday that celebrates the indigenous culture. Native American activists influenced dozens of cities to make the local leaders officially change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day; however, the success was mixed. The USA Today article stated that some people think Columbus Day is a federal holiday that overlooks an agonizing “… history of colonialism, enslavement, discrimination and land grabs,” (Associated Press) and that activists argued that, “The indigenous holiday takes into account the history and contributions of Native Americans for a more accurate historical record” (Associated Press). Since Native
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