John Vallillo and Pamela Dorazio Dean

History & culture

Akron Changes Name of Columbus Day to Italian American Heritage and Culture Day

August 2020
At the meeting of the Akron City Council on June 29, 2020, the council voted 12-1 to rename the second Monday in October in the City of Akron, OH, “Italian American Heritage and Culture Day” in place of the name “Columbus Day.” This is the...