The push to honor Native Americans instead of Christopher Columbus is gaining momentum.
Let's connect the dots.
President Biden just became the first president to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day. He signed a proclamation saying it will not replace Columbus Day but will be celebrated on the same date.
Meanwhile many places have stopped celebrating Columbus Day altogether, including North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day back in 2018, signing the proclamation in honor of the eight historic tribes that call our state home.
It's part of a nationwide push to refocus the holiday. Instead of celebrating Christopher Columbus, advocates argue we should instead honor the native communities devastated by colonialism.
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