Columbus Day and the Day of the Race: What is its Origin and Why is it So Controversial
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Día de la Raza, or Columbus Day, is observed in the U.S. on the second Monday of October, commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. This year, it falls on October 12. The day has become controversial as many criticize Columbus for the deaths of thousands of Indigenous people following his arrival. In Latin America, celebrations focus on Indigenous heritage, contrasting with views of Columbus as a figure of oppression. In 2021, President Joe Biden officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day in the U.S. Some institutions, like the Postal Service, do not operate on this day.
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