Reality Check w/ John Tracy: Indigenous Peoples Day
I hope you enjoyed your Fourth of July holiday.
Of all the holidays we Americans celebrate, the meaning behind Independence Day is pretty clear. Less clear, is the reason we recognize Columbus Day.
Governor Bill Walker recently signed legislation replacing Columbus Day in Alaska with Indigenous Peoples Day, joining South Dakota in recognizing the contributions of the first Americans.
The response on KTVA’s Facebook page was rapid, with Alaskans expressing both pride and condemnations, wit
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