Columbus Day remains polarizing; only 16 states observe it, while many cities have shifted to Indigenous Peoples' Day, reflecting on history and its implications.
Proposed in the late 1970s, Indigenous Peoples' Day emerged to protest Columbus's legacy, advocating for a more inclusive recognition of history beyond Eurocentric narratives.
A proposed compromise is World Explorers' Day, celebrating all explorers throughout history—Indigenous and non-Indigenous—recognizing their contributions to our global understanding.
The idea of exploring transcends specific colonial figures, highlighting the innate human desire to discover and connect with the unknown across cultures.
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