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Thanksgiving: The U.S. Still Celebrates Despite Its Violent History, Why?
Nov 22, 2024 ·
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Thanksgiving: The U.S. Still Celebrates Despite Its Violent History, Why?
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Thanksgiving, as a national holiday in the United States, continues to be celebrated each year, but it is increasingly being questioned due to its origins rooted in violent colonialism and...
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Thanksgiving, as a national holiday in the United States, continues to be celebrated each year, but it is increasingly being questioned due to its origins rooted in violent colonialism and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. While the holiday is often framed as a time for giving thanks and enjoying family gatherings, it is important to acknowledge that its origins was part of a broader pattern of colonization that led to the genocide and forced assimilation of Indigenous communities. The celebration of Thanksgiving often overlooks the suffering and loss endured by Native Americans, whose land and cultures were violently taken from them in the centuries following. In this episode I discuss this history and question why we are still continuing to celebrate Thanksgiving
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