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US Senators Reverse Plan to Abolish Columbus Day After Outcry
It's a significant win for Italian Americans, who have watched in disbelief over the past few weeks, as protesters splintered away from a peaceful cause to go and topple Christopher Columbus statues.
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GOP Senators Propose Replacing Columbus Day With Juneteenth
Senators are calling the replacement a cost-saving measure, but the issue goes well beyond dollars and cents.
Read MoreEver Wonder Who Brought Fireworks Shows to the US? Hint: Thank Italians
The vibrant aerial displays that impress crowds today date back to the 1830s, when Italians combined metals with explosives to develop colored fireworks.
Read MoreIronically, Columbus Statues Symbolize What Protesters Are Fighting For
They represent a movement that fought against discrimination, and that history won’t be rewritten. Not in Pittsburgh, not in NYC, not in Cleveland, not in Chicago, not anywhere we can help it.
Read MoreNYC Police Guarding Columbus Statues Against Mob Rule
Social reform isn't achieved with hammers and spray paint, it comes about through informed and peaceful deliberation. Let's stop the destruction, and start the discussion.
Read MorePhiladelphia’s Columbus Statue Will Remain in Place, City Says
Let's use this moment to achieve a significant and lawful initiative.
Read MoreBoston’s Pro-Columbus Rally Canceled as Leaders Weigh Next Move
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will meet with leaders from Italian American organizations to discuss the destruction of the Columbus statue in the city's North End.
Read MoreMayor de Blasio, Gov. Cuomo Oppose Columbus Statue Demolition
The city and state leaders sided against a petition, which calls for the removal of the 128-year-old, 76-foot monument sculpted by Gaetano Russo.
Read MoreDestruction of Columbus Statues Slows Progress of Peaceful Protests
We call on our elected officials and the public to debate the issue on its merits, and to put an end to the lawlessness.
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