As Americans, we have learned to celebrate Christopher Columbus and his “discovery” of America in 1492…but the truth is, indigenous people (Native Americans) were already here. I won’t give a history lesson or mention all the things that were done to the people of this land, but I think it’s important to truly know […]
Jasmine Sanders reports Minneapolis has renamed Columbus Day! Listen to the latest Jazzy Report in the audio player to hear what the new name is, and why they…
In Minneapolis, Columbus Day Becomes Indigenous People’s Day The 13-member Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to recognize another holiday on the same day as Columbus…
Today marks the 79th time that America has celebrated Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer credited in many history books with discovering “the new world,” when…
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492 and we celebrate him each year on Columbus Day. At least that is what all elementary school children were always taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.”Here is the problem, it’s not really accurate. Myth: Death Penalty Does Not Deter Crime Columbus never did “discover” North America, and […]
