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Live at The Public Theater: A reframing of the origin story of Manhattan

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s play tells the story of "Manahatta" through the eyes of the dispossessed.

Arun Venugopal

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New Yorkers celebrate Columbus Day Parade

The event is the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture and heritage.

Elizabeth Shwe

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"The World Is Poisoned With Erroneous Theories And Needs To Be Taught Sane Doctrines": Cuomo Unveils Statue Of Mother Cabrini In Lower Manhattan

"The world is poisoned with erroneous theories and needs to be taught sane doctrines. But it is difficult to strengthen what has become crooked."

Christopher Robbins

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Photos: Hundreds Of Protesters Condemn Colonialism, Patriarchy, And White Supremacy At AMNH

The activists issued multiple demands to the museum and to city officials, including: renaming Columbus Day 'Indigenous Peoples Day.'

Ashoka Jegroo

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On Columbus Day, NYC Activists Target Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy

Hundreds of people swept through the American Museum of Natural History Monday as part of the second annual Anti-Columbus Day Tour.

Emma Whitford

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Cuomo & De Blasio Try To Reassure Italian-Americans Amid Columbus Day Controversy

"It's not an either or. It's both," Cuomo told reporters.

Emma Whitford

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Indigenous Rights Activists Demand 'De-Colonization' Of Natural History Museum

Four hundred indigenous rights activists occupied the American Museum of Natural History Monday afternoon in protest of Columbus Day and museum exhibitions they consider to be demeaning to indigenous peoples.

Joshel Melgarejo

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