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Southampton School Officials Nix Columbus Day In Favor Of Indigenous Peoples' Day On School Calendars

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Southampton Board of Education member James McKenna expressed his discontent with the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day on Tuesday. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Board of Education member James McKenna expressed his discontent with the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day on Tuesday. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Dyno announced the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day on Tuesday. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Dyno announced the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day on Tuesday. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Board of Education President Roberta Hunter speaks about the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Board of Education President Roberta Hunter speaks about the designation of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day. GREG WEHNER

authorGreg Wehner on Feb 14, 2018
Southampton School Board members voted Tuesday to designate the second Monday of October—traditionally recognized as Columbus Day—as Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the 2018-19 school calendar, although the board was split... more

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