Christopher Columbus
Lori Lightfoot Allegedly Had Obscene Tirade Over Columbus Statue: Lawsuit
"I have the biggest d**k in Chicago," the mayor allegedly said when discussing a deal that would allow a statue to be displayed in a parade.
Statue of Spanish Explorer Toppled in Puerto Rico Hours Before King's Visit
The statue was toppled hours before the King of Spain, King Felipe VI, is to make a visit to San Juan to celebrate the 500th anniversary of San Juan's founding.
NY's Curtis Sliwa Tells Cities He'll Take Columbus Statue 'Off Your Hands'
"You're not doing anything with it," the GOP candidate said. "All it's got is cobwebs and mothballs in warehouses, and you're paying for it."
Activists Wait for Embrace of Indigenous Peoples' Day Over Columbus Day
"Not honoring Indigenous peoples on this day just continues to erase ... the fact that we were the first inhabitants of this country," said activist Les Begay.
Indigenous Peoples' Day, Columbus Day's New Name Explained
Several states and cities have joined the movement to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day either instead of or in addition to Columbus Day.
Columbus Day 2021, School Hours Revealed
Columbus Day sees many government offices and banks closed for the day. But are schools open on the annual holiday?
Columbus Day 2021, a Brief History of the U.S. Holiday
The annual holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus' fleet of three ships on San Salvador Island.
Philadelphia Won't Remove Box Encasing Columbus Statue Despite Court Order
The plywood box surrounding the Columbus statue in Philadelphia was placed to protect the statue from potential vandalism.
School District Nixes Christopher Columbus Ship in Logo
The decision came after concerns were raised over Columbus' treatment of indigenous peoples.
Philly Christopher Columbus Statue Stays Up After Judge Rules Against City
"It is baffling to this court as to how the City of Philadelphia wants to remove the Statue without any legal basis," wrote Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick.
Italian American Group Sues For Christopher Columbus Statue's Return
The lawsuit seeks to have the Chicago Park District reinstall the statue in Arrigo Park and claims its removal is a breach of a nearly 50-year-old contract.
School District Removes All Holidays After Columbus Day Outcry
The New Jersey district made the move instead of choosing between Columbus Day holiday and Indigenous People's Day.
'Indigenous Peoples Day' Booed at Michigan Rally for Donald Trump
"Last week, Biden, he attacked Christopher Columbus by refusing to recognize Columbus Day, and he wants to change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day.... Not as long as I'm president," Donald Trump said.
Pennsylvania Columbus Statue Wrapped in Plastic Ahead of Planned Removal
The controversial Pennsylvania effigy is covered up in anticipation of its removal, but the local Italian American community is fighting to save it
At Least 7 Christopher Columbus Statues Have Been Destroyed in 2020
Demonstrators targeted statues they saw as symbolizing the parts of American history most closely associated with racism and white supremacy.
What to Do About Columbus Day
Rather than abolish Columbus Day, let us add to its meaning. Let's make it the holiday that celebrates the accomplishments immigrants have made and continue to make for America and the world.
Christopher Columbus May Not be to Blame Syphilis in Europe After All
Researchers discovered traces of the bacteria that causes syphilis in human remains from long before Christopher Columbus' travels in Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands.
Philadelphia Democrat Threatens Removal of Black Statues
Former Democratic South Philadelphia state Senator Vincent Fumo, on Thursday, suggested that statues of Black Americans in the city could be removed if the monument of Christopher Columbus is taken down.
Chicago Mayor Calls Violence by Demonstrators, Police 'Unacceptable'
"These violent acts are unacceptable and put everyone at risk," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Saturday.
Chicago Christopher Columbus Statue Center of Protest, Police Clash
Video shows officers guarding the statue, standing behind a barricade of police bicycles while protesters throw projectiles and fireworks while chanting "Who do you serve?"
Pelosi Draws Republican Fire Over Dismissive Columbus Statue Comments
The House speaker said "people will do what they do" when asked about the statue being torn down in Baltimore.
Ohio City Offers to Accept Removed Statues, Including Columbus
Ohio's Newton Falls declared itself a "Statuary Sanctuary City" in a written proclamation letter issued on Saturday.
Protestors Sink Christopher Columbus Statue in Baltimore Harbor
"Hey, hey, ho ho, this racist guy has got to go!" the crowd chanted as a number of protesters used ropes and chains to pull down the monument in the Little Italy neighborhood.
2nd Columbus Statue Removed in NJ City Amid Rising Protest Against Explorer
A second statue of Christopher Columbus was removed in Newark, New Jersey, as statues of the European explorer have been targeted by anti-racism demonstrators across the country.
Protester, Senior Citizen Fight During Removal of Columbus Statue
The clash began when the protester was confronted by those who did not want the statue removed because of its importance to Italian Americans, according to footage.
City Thwarts Protesters' Plan to Toss Columbus Statue in San Francisco Bay
Flyers advertising a Juneteenth protest said attendees would throw the controversial statue into the San Francisco Bay.
Italian Americans Have a Columbus Conundrum
Controversial statues across the country have been defaced, vandalized and removed, including those of Christopher Columbus. But many Italian Americans believe the latter are a symbol of their heritage and contributions to the country.
Ted Cruz Says Columbus Didn't Commit Genocide—historians Say He Did
The Texas Republican sparked a social media debate after he shared a video of a statue of the explorer being pulled down in St. Paul, Minnesota.
New York Governor Cuomo Wants to Keep Christopher Columbus Statue in NYC
"The Christopher Columbus statue, in some ways represents the Italian-American legacy in this country and the Italian-American contribution in this country," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Thousands Call for Renaming NYC's Columbus Circle as Governor Rejects Idea
"We're talking about a criminal who through these fables in American history has been made out to be this discoverer," Cliff Matias of the Redhawk Native American Arts Council told Newsweek.