Today Is Indigenous Peoples' Day

Christopher Columbus was a historical figure and genocidal monster who should be studied, not an icon to be honored

Growing up in the 1990s, I still recall the rhyme we were taught to commemorate Christopher Columbus "discovering" America:

🎶A long time ago in 1492🎶

🎶Columbus sailed the ocean blue🎶

🎶He sailed and he sailed til America he found🎶

🎶Helped Columbus prove the world was round🎶

For many Americans, the second Monday in October brings back memories of th…