Removal of Christopher Columbus's statue in Los Angeles for "the greatest genocide of all time"
- The city councilman, Mitch O'Farrell, has considered that the decision is a step forward and that it will be decisive to “falsify” Columbus’ narrative and socialize what happened. From today on, the “Day of the Discovery of America” will be designated as “Indigenous Peoples Day”.
Christopher Columbus's statue had been in Los Angeles Grand Park for over 45 years. Los Angeles Democratic Councillor Mitch O'Farrell said a “false” story has been told and that “it’s time to put aside this imperialism and remember the old and original inhabitants of our county.” The councillor stressed that "the greatest genocide ever given" was carried out, rather than "finding" America.
Los Angeles County Government member Hilda Solís, who has carried out the motion for the withdrawal of Colon, has agreed with what O’Farrell said and added that from now on history will not look the same.
They also accept Solis’s proposal: Since the “Day of the Discovery of America”, the “Indigenous Peoples Day” is celebrated every 12 October. In principle it will only apply in Los Angeles County, but Solis expects others to “develop consciousness” and make change as well.
Video broadcast by O’Farrell on social networks, when the statue was removed:
More than 100 Angelenos gathered Saturday morning to watch crews remove a bronze statue depicting Christopher Columbus. #NinasmetAmerican #NinasmetTwitter #Candy₨Day pic.twitter.com/YtymNenKhE
— Mitch O'Farrell (@MitchOFarrell) November 10, 2018
