In the constellation of young stars who are stepping up for the true legacy of Christopher Columbus, Robert Petrone is exceptional. An accomplished attorney, author, researcher, and communicator, Robert has focused his considerable energy and many skills on disrupting the lies of those seeking to whitewash the great navigator. Rob excels at presenting the volumes...

The Columbus Heritage Coalition is building bridges to leaders of the Hispanic community who share our goal to protect, preserve and promote the true historical legacy of the great explorer Christopher Columbus. We commend noted Hispanic-American journalist Miguel Perez, who recently stepped forward with a forceful defense of Columbus Day and its vital meaning to...

In October of 2020, when few elected leaders were willing to speak out, mayoral candidate and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams responded without hesitation to this question from the moderator of the city's first candidates night forum hosted by the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club. "Are you in favor of removing the statue of Christopher...

I hope you and your families are in good health as we anticipate the blessed Christmas season and a new year filled with hope and happiness. Protecting, preserving, and promoting Columbus Day and Columbus Statues by speaking out for the truth is the overarching aim of the Columbus Heritage Coalition. We understand that outreach to...

Columbus Heritage Coalition President Angelo Vivolo urges NYC Parks Commissioner to protect historic work of LGBTQ icon Mitchell J. SilverCommissionerNYC Department of Parks and Recreation Re: Stop Attacks on Pioneer LGBT SculptorEmma Stebbins and Her Columbus Statue Dear Commissioner Silver, We represent supporters of pioneering gay sculptor Emma Stebbins pushingback against a campaign to take...