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October 14, 2024
Christopher Columbus was an architect of rape, murder, settler-colonialism, slavery, and genocide. He never set foot anywhere in what is now called the United States. But Monday, October 14th is still recognized as Columbus Day at the local, state, and federal levels.
Indigenous Peoples' Day is recognized by the city of Lincoln and state of Nebraska, and Biden was the first U.S. president to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day on a federal level in 2021. But this acknowledgment is happening on ALL levels alongside, NOT instead of, Columbus Day! We are officially celebrating our Native peoples and the man who terrorized their ancestors on the SAME DAY.
If you think that sounds ridiculously disrespectful, then join The Black Cat House as we protest Columbus Day in front of the Federal Building on the corner of 16th and O Streets, October 14th from 4:30-6 PM. We'll have plenty of signs to spare, and some materials to make your own on the spot. We also have educational zines to hand out to passersby, if you'd like to help distribute or to grab a zine or two for yourself or a friend!