Christopher Columbus is one of the greatest if not the greatest American hero to have ever lived. I celebrate his day with a cook out, songs, and fireworks
Have you thought about the American Indians that Christopher Columbus negatively impacted during his time?
It doesn't bother me that much. It does bother me a tiny bit though. Maybe Christopher Columbus shouldn't be celebrated so much after all.
Even if you think Christopher Columbus should be celebrated from bringing European explorers to the Americas, it is also good to acknowledge the harm that came about because o that. It is good to discuss history and rethink our preconceived ideas.
I understand everything living in the racist society that I am in. Christopher Columbus is a hero to me and it is hard as an American Indian to have such hero admired by everyone.
I feel like you're having conflicting thoughts about history, and I am glad you're trying to learn more about it as it is the only way for you to have a clearer mind and realizing things for the better. I do hope after you've done your research, you would see things that you find are good and bad and you will teach it to others so that they will be informed as well.