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The Truth About Columbus We Were Never Taught

We grew up hearing about Columbus as a hero. What we weren’t told was the reality: enslavement, mass violence, and atrocities so brutal they nearly wiped out an entire people. It’s long past time to tell the truth.

Published October 13, 2025
Categorized as Commentary, current events, Politics Tagged Columbus Day, history, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Politics, truth-telling

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