“We are sending a signal across the nation and to the global community that we make these changes in the spirit of truth-telling,” Council Member Alondra Cano said ahead of the Council meeting.
“Now that we have established Indigenous People's Day, every child -- whether that child is native or whether that child is not -- will learn the truth about where America really comes from," added U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison.
Traditional Columbus Day is Native American Day in South Dakota. The only problem I have with it is I still have to work when my wife has a three day weekend. [Reply]
RWNJs are upset that people are ruining their beloved Columbus Day childhood memories and all of the family traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next. [Reply]
There are going to be a lot of disappointed little children in Minneapolis when they wake up that Columbus Day morning and find out that Santa Claus didn't bring them any gold. [Reply]
