Who Discovered America?

 Indigenous Peoples' Day 

American Flag: photo by Cliff Hutson

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day in the US of A. Many still refer to it as Columbus Day, which just goes to remind us that American history (with few exceptions) has been written by old, mediocre white men.

Contrary to what most Americans believe to be true, Columbus did not find an unknown land. It had already been settled millennia earlier by people who became known as "Indians", as he had no idea where he was.  Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is observed across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.