History

The United States of America has continuously tried to silence and exterminate Native American culture. Through forced removals, broken treaties, and racist violence, the U.S. has spent numerous years and resources on this cause.

Every October, as debates swirl around the legacy of Christopher Columbus, the focus often centers on his brutality toward Indigenous peoples and the colonial violence he unleashed.

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15 and is celebrated annually. Hispanic heritage has been commemorated for decades in the United States, but have you ever wondered how this celebrative month came to be? Or why it takes place during this specific time?

The service component of the MLK Jr. Day federal holiday is often overlooked. For far too many Americans, it is simply a day off work or out of school. But the significance of the “service” that Americans are encouraged to do on that day should be understood and valued.