Summary
Thanksgiving is a holiday that unites many Americans, but some groups see it differently. Activists and some educational institutions use the holiday to highlight issues such as colonial history and social oppression.
Key Facts
- Thanksgiving is a widely celebrated national holiday in the United States.
- Some activists use the term "Turtle Island" to talk about North America and the colonial history associated with Thanksgiving.
- A group of activists is encouraging people to avoid spending money over the Thanksgiving weekend to protest oppression.
- Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico teaches students that Thanksgiving is related to the genocide of Native Americans.
- Some Americans avoid family gatherings due to political disagreements, particularly sensitive during Thanksgiving.
- JD Vance, the Vice President, joked about turkey being a disliked Thanksgiving tradition while serving it to the troops.
- An event at MIT featured myth-busting activities related to Thanksgiving and included the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
