Today I am asserting my right as an Italian American to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day.
I take that back: I am executing my duty to so observe this day.
You see, I come from a group of people that gave the world Michelangelo, Leonardo, Dante, Bocaccio and Galileo. And Armani. And Versace. And Sophia Loren. And Paola Pezzo. And Fausto Coppi. Oh, and Campagnolo.
So how did a guy who got lost become a symbol of Italian pride? I mean, I get lost all the time and no one has ever celebrated Justine Valinotti Day.
So, in keeping with the spirit of this day, and blog, I will leave you with this image of Alexis Vazquez and their partner Nanette Bayale. Two years ago, after participating in Pedalpalooza, they organized an Indigenous/Native Peoples Ride:
