PHOTOS: Christopher Columbus Statue in Providence Vandalized in Protest on Holiday
Monday, October 14, 2019
The statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Square in the Elmwood section of Providence has been vandalized on Columbus Day -- again.
Red paint was splattered across the statue, along with the word "Genocide" at the base -- and a sign stating "Stop Celebrating Genocide" at the pedestal.
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Cities Opting for Indigenous Peoples' Day Over Columbus Day
Multiple cities around the country are opting to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' day
Washington, D.C., will join the list of cities and states to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day, after the D.C. Council passed emergency legislation on Tuesday to rename the federal holiday.
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