St. John's University in New York removes Columbus Day from its academic calendar, replacing it with a fall mini-break.

St. John's University in New York, the largest Catholic university in the city, has removed Columbus Day from its academic calendar, designating it as a fall mini-break instead. This change reflects concerns from Indigenous activists regarding the holiday's implications related to colonization. The decision has faced backlash from Italian-American alumni and civic leaders, who view it as a slight against Columbus. The university defends this move as a step towards acknowledging Native American history.

October 14, 2024
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