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Here Are Some Christopher’s We Acknowledge On Columbus Day [Photos]

Notorious B.I.G. AKA Biggie Smalls Receives Billboard Music Award.

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For years we have acknowledged Italian explorer Christopher Columbus as the man who discovered the “new world” which became the Americans. Reasons include some of the false information we received in our history books. What we have come to find out as we unpack true history is the violence and famine Columbus brought with him. So much so that cities are choosing not honor Columbus in favor of Indigenous People’s Day, which places the spotlight on the invaluable contributions Indigenous peoples have given to this country. So while we will not acknowledge Christopher Columbus, there are some amazing Christophers to acknowledge on this day. From the many rappers who have been given the name, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of our era and some actors who are called Christopher, here’s who we do give credit to.

1. Christopher George Latore Wallace

Christopher George Latore Wallace — Source: Getty

2. Christopher Lee Rios

Christopher Lee Rios — Source: Getty

Big Pun!

3. Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown

Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown — Source: Getty

Breezy!

4. Christopher Brian "Chris" Bridges

Christopher Brian "Chris" Bridges — Source: Getty

Luda!

5. Christopher Breaux AKA Frank Ocean

Christopher Breaux AKA Frank Ocean — Source: Getty

Frank Ocean attends the Metropolitan Museum of Artâ€™s 2013 Costume Institute Gala

6. Christopher 'Kid' Reid and Christopher 'Play' Martin

Christopher 'Kid' Reid and Christopher 'Play' Martin — Source: Getty

Rappers

7. Chris Dooley, Jr. AKA Hurricane Chris

Chris Dooley, Jr. AKA Hurricane Chris — Source: Getty

Rapper Chris Dooley, Jr., better known by his stage name Hurricane Chris

8. Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III

Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III — Source: Getty

Comedian

9. Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans

Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans — Source: Getty

Captain America

10. Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly, Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith AKA Kris Kross

Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly, Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith AKA Kris Kross — Source: Getty

Kris Kross (Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith)

11. Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth — Source: Getty

Thor

12. Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt

Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt — Source: Getty

Star Lord

13. Christopher Emmanuel Paul

Christopher Emmanuel Paul — Source: Getty

& Chris, Jr.

14. Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine

Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine — Source: Getty

Captain Kirk

15. Marion Christopher Barry

Marion Christopher Barry — Source: Getty

The Late Son of Marion Barry

16. Christopher Wesson Bosh

Christopher Wesson Bosh — Source: Getty

2-Time NBA World Champion

17. Christopher "Chris" Tucker

Christopher "Chris" Tucker — Source: Getty

Actor/Comedian/Smokey

18. Christopher "Chris" Anthony John Martin

Christopher "Chris" Anthony John Martin — Source: Getty

Coldplay!

19. Christopher Keith Irvine

Christopher Keith Irvine — Source: Getty

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho

20. Christopher Allen Lloyd

Christopher Allen Lloyd — Source: Getty

Doc! (Back To The Future)

21. Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken — Source: Getty

Actor (Real Name Roland)

Here Are Some Christopher’s We Acknowledge On Columbus Day [Photos] was originally published on kysdc.com

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