Ramon Ramirez
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Posted on Oct 10, 2016 Updated on May 25, 2021, 8:07 pm CDT
It’s Columbus Day, and in the internet age that means being honest and reflective about just why the United States continues to honor this European explorer with his own holiday. Some advocate for the day to become Native American Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, while others think the original is just fine.
Chicago breakout artist Chance the Rapper offered perhaps the most nuanced take yet, with a very special message.
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OK then.
H/T Complex
*First Published: Oct 10, 2016, 5:40 pm CDT
Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot's news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.
