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October 12, 2026
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 12th 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 alongside, and NOT instead of, Columbus Day! We are officially celebrating the peoples indigenous to this continent AND the man who terrorized their ancestors on the SAME DAY.
If you think that sounds ridiculously disrespectful, then join the Black Cats as we protest Columbus Day in front of the Federal Building on the corner of 16th and O Streets, on October 12th from 4:30-6 PM. We'll have extra signs, and some materials to make your own. 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!