People of Italian descent file an injunction to stop New Haven's removal of its Christopher Columbus statue on June 24, 2020. The statue stood in Wooster Square since 1892.
Counter protesters in support of the city's removal of its Christopher Columbus statue ridicule protesters of Italian descent.
After locking arms and blocking public works vehicles from entering Wooster Square, protesters of Italian descent allowed the vehicles through out of respect for police officers. The statue was removed.
Many local boards of education and town councils believe misinformation about Christopher Columbus. Through education and outreach, we will share the research of experts, not political activists. Here is the real story of Columbus: https://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/columbus/index.html
A "Hard" Look at Italian-American History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7BkvzcuQpo
Dr. Mary Grabar explains how misinformation has spread against Christopher Columbus:
Modern day Italian Americans are associated with an identify too often defined by popular media as ignorant gangsters- the antithesis to our vibrant heritage.
Defining Ourselves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDRK5Wh9cuM
Millennials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NgUSXv47UI
Governor Mario Cuomo on stereotyping
Love the Cuomo Family, hate them, or indifferent, it is unquestionable that they have been targeted by stereotyping.
From San Genarro to Arthur Avenue to Wooster Square to Columbus Day, Italian Americans not only have rich traditions in Italy, but also customs cultivated in the USA.
https://orderisda.org/culture/stories/our-journey-to-the-italian-side-of-america/
Christmas Meals and Traditions with a Modern Twist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1SsK8qwy_0&feature=youtu.be
Hispanics Support Christopher Columbus
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