- In modern time Columbus is a controversial figure.
- We as a society are looking to celebrate the indigenous people of North America instead of the colonization of America by europeans .
- Columbus set sail in chase of adventure, wealth, fame, and land ownership.
- He brought with him disease and death for the indigenous people.
- Italian Americans use Columbus Day as a way to celebrate their heritage.
- As an Italian American, I don’t necessarily identify with Columbus, but don’t have an issue with the man himself.
- It is important to consider that the time when Columbus lived, the world was incredibly different from the world we live in today.
- I believe it is important to celebrate or acknowledge both sides of history.
- Both Columbus and Indigenous people should be celebrated, Columbus should not be lost to history as he ‘paved the way’.
- Italian heritage should also be acknowledged in conjunction with indigenous people (month of October).
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Hi John, thanks for sharing some thoughts about the podcast. This notes post is missing several parts of the instructions, which you can review here: https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/communicationmigration/?page_id=2
I look forward to hearing more of your perspectives in class and on this blog. Let me know if you’d like to edit since this is your first post?