The city of Bloomington, Indiana, has renamed Good Friday and Columbus Day because the names imply a cultural insensitivity, according to the Bloomington Herald-Times. The new, more politically-correct names will help make the holidays more inclusive, the mayor said. The change was made Friday by Mayor John Hamilton, who sent a memo to city employees.
“We are terrifically proud of our diverse workforce at the city,” Hamilton wrote. “That diversity makes us stronger and more representative of the public we proudly serve. These updated names for two days of well-merited time off is another way we can demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity.” READ MORE
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