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Protests erupted outside of the American Museum of Natural History, yesterday as hundreds fought against racism and discrimination towards Indigenous people on Columbus Day. “We are on occupied territory, we are on indigenous land, we are on Lenni Lenape land,” said protestor, Lorena Ambrosio. “That’s why we come out here on Indigenous Peoples Day to […]
American Museum of Natural History
Anti-Columbus Day Protests Take Over The American Museum Of Natural History
Over a thousand protestors gathered outside the American Museum of Natural History yesterday, to show their frustration with the museum’s legacy of celebrating colonialism. The anti-Columbus Day protest was designed to bring to light the misrepresentation of Native Americans and other people of color in the museum. Activists want the museum to hire more indigenous curators […]