Mass lynching in New Orleans led to creation of Columbus Day

Columbus Day is the federal holiday on Monday, but what the state holiday is called — Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day or something else — depends on where you live.

The big picture: Louisiana’s state laws proclaim Monday as Columbus Day. However, it’s not a holiday with paid time off for workers.

  • It’s up to each municipality. Kenner says it is closing administrative offices Monday for Columbus Day.
  • New Orleans City Hall will be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day, the official…

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