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Almost from its inception, downtown Syracuse’s Christopher Columbus monument has been surrounded by controversy. Its dedication at St. Mary’s Circle, now Columbus Circle, on Oct. 12, 1934 was the culmination of a 25-year campaign that spanned a world war, a depression, a lawsuit and disagreements over its location. The idea began as early as 1909 w...

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It’s a statue that has overlooked Mishawaka Avenue for 28 years, but according to some in the area, it only symbolizes racism against the original people who called Michiana home. Central Park's Christopher Columbus statue was installed in the heart of the town in 1992 to celebrate 500 years of modern European exploration (Leif Erikson is accepted...

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Three Central Pennsylvania cities have joined other communities across the country in reexamining their Columbus statues amid a burst of organizing against racism across the country. Lancaster County Commissioner Craig Lehman has called for the removal of a bust of the explorer that sits outside the county courthouse.  As of Wednesday, he did not h...

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Wednesday marked 50 years since the dedication of a statue in Denver's Civic Center to Christopher Columbus, though it may not stay that way for long. "We are right now working with Arts and Venues to look at the history of that statue," Mayor Michael Hancock said to reporters at a news conference amid calls from protest leaders to remove the statu...

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Cari Connazionali, questa settimana, voglio condividere con voi alcune importanti novità sul piano parlamentare. La prima riguarda l'inizio dell'iter della mia proposta di Legge sull'istituzione di una Commissione Bicamerale per le questioni degli italiani all'estero e la seconda, la mia Mozione sulla salvaguardia dell'eredità culturale di Cristofo...

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A famed and prized statue of Christopher Columbus that has stood in an area park since 1892, has been removed following protests. The statue, located in Wooster Square Park in New Haven, was removed on Wednesday, June 24, just one week after the city's Parks Commission voted for its removal. The statue, which has been the subject of protests and ev...

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When asked last week, Governor Murphy said he’s not opposed to tearing down statues of symbols and individuals that some may find offensive.  On Monday, he took his position further, suggesting that Italian Americans can find a way to celebrate their heritage without invoking Christopher Columbus or with statues of the famous Italian explorer. “So...

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As demonstrations across the United States draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice, many protesters have reignited the debate over the historical figures the country chooses to memorialize. Some protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and others have included people toppling or defacing mo...

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Allen Nielsen, who created a petition to remove the Christopher Columbus portion of a monument to Italian Americans in Norwich that received 532 signatures, is glad the city is making changes. "This is a move in the right direction, and so far it seems New London County is leading the charge," he said. A meeting between Norwich officials and the It...

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Standing in a light rain at City Hall, U.S. Sen. John Bricker marveled at the 20-foot bronze figure unveiled in a city which bears its likeness’ name. It reminded Bricker of the harbor in New York City. He predicted the new statue of Christopher Columbus would be viewed in Ohio as a “symbol of friendship,” akin to what the Statue of Liberty represe...

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