Thanksgiving may have been a joyous event at one point in time but there is absolutely no denying that the relationship between indigenous peoples and the settler-descendent governments and monarchies that currently preside over these stolen continents is not something that should be celebrated.
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Nov 22, 2021 · We have turned a story of unjust colonization into an excuse to kill 46 million turkeys every Thanksgiving. Why is Thanksgiving bad? The history ...
The "First Thanksgiving" is often portrayed as a friendly harvest celebration where Pilgrims and generic, nameless Indians came together to eat and give thanks.
Nov 22, 2022 · But there is obviously a lot wrong with Black families coming together on any day to enjoy racist genocide – even if they do it unknowingly and ...
Jan 15, 2019 · It's only bad if YOU THINK it's bad. I think it's a good holiday. I have A LOT for which I am thankful.
4 days ago · As an Indigenous person, I've long questioned what it meant for me to celebrate Thanksgiving. Then I started my own traditions ... Our bad! It ...
Nov 21, 2022 · Another reason the holiday is controversial is that often, Native American culture is appropriated during the Thanksgiving season. In addition, ...
Nov 22, 2022 · Thanksgiving Is Complicated. Here's Why I Celebrate Anyway. The history's all wrong—but I find meaning in the myth. By Jen Rose Smith.
Oct 30, 2023 · "Thanksgiving day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the relentless assault on Native ...
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