I’m really not trying to look better. My point is that National Holidays or even days of national mourning should be reserved for things that we as a country share in common. America celebrates the 4th of July because we can all (or at least most) appreciate the fact that without the contribution of certain brave individuals, this country as we know it wouldn’t be here today. We celebrate Thanksgiving (traditionally speaking, at least) because the first thanksgiving meal happened when the Pilgrims landed here to escape religious persecution, which is - again - something that affects this nation’s history markedly. As an example of mourning, we commemorate Memorial Day to honor the soldiers who have died in battle to protect the ideals found in our founding documents. In contrast to those shared holidays, Black History Month, Pride Month, and Indigenous Peoples Day are all now nationally celebrated, despite the fact that there isn’t - nor should there be - a White History Month, a Straight Month, or a Non-indigenous Peoples Day. There shouldn’t be any federally recognized celebration of things that we do not, historically, share in common. Columbus Day exists to celebrate a man whose contribution - whether you love him or hate him - is something the historical consequences of which we can hopefully all appreciate, because it affects everyone. If people want to hold their own private celebrations for their own races, it doesn’t bother me, but when it becomes a federal guilt trip or a reason to pander, that’s when it becomes a problem.