Statues of Christopher Columbus vandalized in multiple cities amid continued calls to change the name of the federal holiday.
Statues of Christopher Columbus were vandalized amid continued calls to change the name of the federal holiday honoring the Italian explorer.
A sign that read"Stop celebrating genocide" was placed at the foot of the Columbus statue, located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, ABC Providence affiliate WLNE reported. The statue was covered with red paint.In San Francisco, a Columbus statue near Coit Tower was also sprayed with red paint. Graffiti at the bottom read,"Destroy all monuments of genocide and kill all colonizers.
However, in recent years, indigenous people and others have rallied against the holiday, claiming Columbus enslaved and murdered many indigenous people. There is now a growing movement to reclaim the day in honor of indigenous people and their unique cultures and contributions. Other states are attempting to find a middle ground. Earlier this year, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Sitt signed legislation recognizing the day as both Native Americans Day and Columbus Day.
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