Some said they supported the creation of Indigenous Peoples Day as long as it is held on a different date. Several U.S. cities — including Seattle, Albuquerque and Denver — have already replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. “We are ending one.”The council replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day on a 14-1 vote, with Buscaino opposed. The move followed a fractious hearing, with Italian Americans and Native Americans cheering and jeering at different moments. david.zahniser@latimes.comTwitter: @DavidZahniserUPDATES:4:10 p.m.: This article was updated with additional details and color from the City Council meeting.
Source: Los Angeles Times August 30, 2017 20:26 UTC