“A Faithful Response”
The National Council of Churches adopted a resolution called “A Faithful Response” in 1990 calling the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ first landing and “the painful aspects of the American history of racism.”
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“Columbus Day”
Read a History article about the history behind Columbus day and what it means to Americans today.
“Columbus Day Legacy”
Read a March 6, 2011 article about the “quintessential American issues of free speech and ethnic pride” against the Columbus Day parade debate in Denver, Colorado.
“A Native American’s View of Columbus Day”
Read an NPR investigation of what Columbus Day means for Native Americans.
“Proclamation: Nordic explorer holiday”
Oct. 9 each year also honors Nordic explorer Leif Erickson, since a 2005 proclamation by President Bush.
“Columbus Day Approaches Under Heavy Fire and a Call for Change”
Read an Oct. 5, 2012 Wired article about the movement to rename Columbus Day as “Exploration Day,” to preserve the history of America and its discovery while keeping the story true to its essence in regards to the violence towards the Native Americans.
“Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?”
Read a poll about whether or not Columbus Day should continue to be celebrated as a national holiday. This poll provides reasoning behind both sides of the debate.
“Columbus Day 2012: Hero, Villain or Both?”
Read an Oct. 8, 2012 ABC News article about the history of Christopher Columbus finding the Americas, and how that story might change depending on the point of view.
“Apocalypticism explained: Christopher Columbus”
The PBS show Frontline did a special called Apocalypse, which included exploring whether Columbus believed he was on an apocalyptic, divinely-ordained mission. See a page of short essays.