Columbus Didn't discover America. He Invaded It!
At an early age we learn that Christopher Columbus discover America. Did he really discovered it? What does discovering mean?
In the classroom we learn about history from text-books. Who writes history? Who writes the text-books? In my opinion, the privileged write the text-books. In the text-books we only read the side of one story, but never question the story. We need to learn to be critical of the text-books that we read, and questions what is being told. We need to seek for the unheard stories and voices that have been marginalized and do not have the privilege to write a text-book to narrate their story.
I challenge you to think: How is Columbus still a celebrated figure? While some individuals enjoy a day off work, let's remember that Columbus was responsible for the murder, rape, and pillaging of an entire people and laid the ground work for the same treatment of others in the western hemisphere.
I encourage you to listen to everyone stories, and be critical of what you are told.
