Columbus Day, Italian Americans
Italian Americans honor Christopher Columbus in Springfield
The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrated Columbus Day in the south end of Springfield Monday morning.
Biden honors Christopher Columbus and Italian Americans in proclamation for Columbus Day
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to recognize Oct. 14 as Columbus Day in honor of Christopher Columbus, the 15th-century explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa (now part of the modern day Italy) who is celebrated for his discovery of the western hemisphere on Oct.
Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian heritage and what unites Americans
Peeylair Caffie experienced something that is becoming more common, catching a northern pike while salmon fishing on the Chicago lakefront; and he earns Fish of the Week. Highlights of the 12-day event include deep dives into immigration, incarceration and women’s subjugation.
Italian-American traditions thrive as Columbus fades around New England
In Rhode Island, Italian American roots run deep, and the annual Christopher Columbus Festival in its capital city is one of New England’s largest. But the festivities all but ignored the controversy around Columbus to focus on Italian heritage and culture.
Politicians join annual Columbus Day Parade, celebrating Italian heritage
New York City was the Palermo of America on Monday, as Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and other luminaries marched up Fifth Avenue.
20-Year DNA Study Changes The Fundamental Identity Of Christopher Columbus
In a devastating blow to Italian Americans all across the country, a new DNA study spanning 20 years claims that Christopher ...
Christopher Columbus Remains Identified With 'Absolute Reliability'
DNA from bones said to belong to the explorer were analyzed by forensic scientists to confirm his identity and where he came ...
NYC Columbus Day parade goers get saucy over new claim that explorer was Jewish, not Italian: ‘We don’t care’
NO. Italian Americans and Columbus Day parade goers Monday saucily waved off the claim that new DNA evidence shows the ...
City of Columbus making progress on what to do with Christopher Columbus statue
With a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project, the city is working on a design for a display to explain Columbus' legacy for this day and age. Along with gathering public ...
Famous explorer Christopher Columbus was probably a Jew not from Italy but THIS country, shows study
Christopher Columbus, whose expeditions changed the course of history, was previously believed to be an Italian from Genoa.
Christopher Columbus’ final official resting place revealed — and researchers say they now know explorer’s ethnicity
Genetic testing has finally confirmed the official resting place of Christopher Columbus, and scientists who announced the ...
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Universities have canceled Christopher Columbus more than a dozen times
Many universities have villainized Christopher Columbus over the years, removing statues, artwork, and days honoring the ...
'Take it down!': Protests of Columbus monument return to Pueblo in full force
Columbus Day' may no longer be recognized as a holiday in Colorado, but the clashes between celebrants and protestors haven't ...
Springfield holds Columbus Day ceremony in city’s South End
On Monday, local officials and Italian civic leaders paid tribute to Columbus. The ceremony took place right in front of Columbus' statue in the heart of Springfield’s South End. It’s a neighborhood ...