Columbus Day: The Contradictions of The Columbus Celebration

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Oct 08

Today, youth across the nation are told by our government that Christopher Columbus merits honor and celebration because it marks the arrival of Columbus to the Americas. Most nations of the Americas observe this holiday on October 12, but in the United States the annual observance takes place on the second Monday in October. It [...]

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A Tribute to Mi Abuelita

Put forth by XicanoPwr

Sep 28

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Nezua and Man Eegee for guest blogging while I was away on family matters. Although I have never met them, nor personally communicated with them other than through email and blog comments, it is wonderful to know there are people out there willing to lend [...]

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