Italian American Groups Incorporate Ethnic Diversity Into Columbus Day Parades
The Italian American community was not about to surrender Columbus Day to "political correctness", so they have adapted. Today is Columbus Day, also known as of recent years as Indigenous People's Day. The Italian American organizing groups say there should be an Indigenous Peoples day, they just prefer that it would not coincide with Columbus day.
In any case, there are a couple dozen "ethnic " units in the Columbus Day parade today in Chicago, and the tv announcers have repeatedly stressed that fact. A Mexican dance group just passed by.
I would much prefer that Columbus Day be renamed , there are plenty of Italian Americans that would merit that honor, but if thats not going to happen I suppose it is a marginal improvement to give places in the parade to other ethnic groups. I dont know if there is a Native American unit in the parade today.
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Call it the Frank Sinatra parade every year and be done with it.
My wife and I will enjoy a nice Rosso di Montalcino tonight to mark the occasion and I'll follow your recommendation with some Sinatra as background music.
Or Dean Martin or Sammie Davis or Joey Bishop or Don Rickles or - Nah, Peter Lawford didn't have Italian in him.
No, you won't see any Native American "groups" in an October Columbus parade.
For those who DON'T know, Native American Heritage Month is observed in November to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation's original inhabitants and of their descendants. The official designation of November as National Native American Heritage Month was signed into law in 1990.
So, why was this posted??
Indigenous Peoples' Day (United States)
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. It … See more
I should delete your ignorant attempt to insult me but I will leave it alone.
Sorry John, but my facts are much stronger than yours.
In 1990 Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed into law a joint resolution designating the month of November as the first National American Indian Heritage Month (also known as Native American Indian Month). “American Indians were the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States of America,” noted H.J. Res. 577. “Native American Indians have made an essential and unique contribution to our Nation” and "to the world." Introduced by Hawaii senator Daniel Inouye and congressional delegate Eni Faloemavaega of American Samoa, the joint resolution stated that “the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.” In 2008 the commemorative language was amended to also include the contributions of Alaskan Natives. Every year, by statute and/or presidential proclamation, the month of November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month.
But, we all know Wiki stuff, from many, many, many of your previous insults is not an acceptable source.
Uhhh - nope - you do quite well at that yourself
I have never disputed that November is Native American Month, I dont even know what your point is.
You opened the door - I just walked in.
I dont know if there is a Native American unit in the parade today.
Why even state it if you didn't want to "argue" it?
Argue what ?
IMPASSE
Bishop and Rickles are Jewish. Do I have to state the obvious about Sammy. I think he's Jewish, too
Dean and Frank (Chairman of the Board) used to joke 'bout all the "Rat Pack" being Italian - except those who weren't - including Biship, Rickles, Davis, Lawford - but, that was "probably" before most of the members's of NT's times.
Good for them.
They have a point.
Totally agree Jack, which is why I'm surprised this thread was even posted.