(BALTIMORE – October 14, 2024)—The second Monday in October is now recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day. It replaces Columbus Day, which was formerly dedicated to the imperialists who toiled on behalf of Spain and Portugal.
According to research, Native Americans came to North America through the Bering Strait some 10,000-12,000 years ago. Since then, some Blacks have experienced a blended history with these people, a history that includes the era of American slavery.
It should be noted that Blacks have been in the Americas for as long, if not longer. Luzia, whose bones were found in a cave in Brazil, dates back 12,000-14,000 years. Although scientists regularly challenge her authenticity, she is but one example of how melanated people were in these Americas long before slavery.
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