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Thanksgiving : Genocide at your table ? The Question of Black people and The American holiday. The Politics of Thanksgiving: What We Tell Ourselves and Our Children
A
number of our holidays remain steeped in political controversy. Few of
us do not participate in American holidays in some way. Are we really
just fooling ourselves that it is really all about "giving thanks" with
every bite of stuffing ?Consider that Martin Luther
King Day, based on legislation that took many heated years to enact,
and July 4th (Frederick Douglass: “What to the American slave, is the
4th of July?”).Even Christmas invites its share of
controversy over such issues as excessive commercialism and
constitutional questions about the appropriate display of Christian
symbols on public property.Columbus Day is a case on
point. Some argue that we should not celebrate Columbus because he was
not the first to reach the Western Hemisphere; Native Americans had
been here for thousands of years. It is further noted that he failed in
his goal to find a western route to Asia. And, most tragically, he
enacted terrible cruelties to friendly natives – allowing them to be
raped, robbed, killed, and subjugated of their freedom which led to the
genocide of millions.The upcoming Thanksgiving Day is
no stranger to controversy, as well. Its celebration has been steeped
in deep political controversy since the first feast held in August
1621. For generations, American school children were taught that the
feast was held to give thanks to the Native Americans who helped
Pilgrims survive their first year on American soil.Abraham
Lincoln, on the other hand, chose to give thanks to God, instead of
Native Americans. From that point in time until the early 20th century,
Native Americans were virtually eliminated from the holiday. Perhaps
their removal was due to the fact that America was busy robbing them of
their land and decimating their population.
It
was not until 1941 that President Franklin Roosevelt, following years
of controversy over which day to celebrate the holiday, signed a law
making the last Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day.Let's
be mindful of the history and politics surrounding Thanksgiving as we
prepare for and celebrate the holiday in our communities. How we enter
and use this holiday can resolve our conflicts ? What story do we tell
?
A
number of our holidays remain steeped in political controversy. Few of
us do not participate in American holidays in some way. Are we really
just fooling ourselves that it is really all about "giving thanks" with
every bite of stuffing ?
number of our holidays remain steeped in political controversy. Few of
us do not participate in American holidays in some way. Are we really
just fooling ourselves that it is really all about "giving thanks" with
every bite of stuffing ?
Consider that Martin Luther
King Day, based on legislation that took many heated years to enact,
and July 4th (Frederick Douglass: “What to the American slave, is the
4th of July?”).
King Day, based on legislation that took many heated years to enact,
and July 4th (Frederick Douglass: “What to the American slave, is the
4th of July?”).
Even Christmas invites its share of
controversy over such issues as excessive commercialism and
constitutional questions about the appropriate display of Christian
symbols on public property.
controversy over such issues as excessive commercialism and
constitutional questions about the appropriate display of Christian
symbols on public property.
Columbus Day is a case on
point. Some argue that we should not celebrate Columbus because he was
not the first to reach the Western Hemisphere; Native Americans had
been here for thousands of years. It is further noted that he failed in
his goal to find a western route to Asia. And, most tragically, he
enacted terrible cruelties to friendly natives – allowing them to be
raped, robbed, killed, and subjugated of their freedom which led to the
genocide of millions.
point. Some argue that we should not celebrate Columbus because he was
not the first to reach the Western Hemisphere; Native Americans had
been here for thousands of years. It is further noted that he failed in
his goal to find a western route to Asia. And, most tragically, he
enacted terrible cruelties to friendly natives – allowing them to be
raped, robbed, killed, and subjugated of their freedom which led to the
genocide of millions.
The upcoming Thanksgiving Day is
no stranger to controversy, as well. Its celebration has been steeped
in deep political controversy since the first feast held in August
1621. For generations, American school children were taught that the
feast was held to give thanks to the Native Americans who helped
Pilgrims survive their first year on American soil.
no stranger to controversy, as well. Its celebration has been steeped
in deep political controversy since the first feast held in August
1621. For generations, American school children were taught that the
feast was held to give thanks to the Native Americans who helped
Pilgrims survive their first year on American soil.
Abraham
Lincoln, on the other hand, chose to give thanks to God, instead of
Native Americans. From that point in time until the early 20th century,
Native Americans were virtually eliminated from the holiday. Perhaps
their removal was due to the fact that America was busy robbing them of
their land and decimating their population.
Lincoln, on the other hand, chose to give thanks to God, instead of
Native Americans. From that point in time until the early 20th century,
Native Americans were virtually eliminated from the holiday. Perhaps
their removal was due to the fact that America was busy robbing them of
their land and decimating their population.
was not until 1941 that President Franklin Roosevelt, following years
of controversy over which day to celebrate the holiday, signed a law
making the last Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day.
be mindful of the history and politics surrounding Thanksgiving as we
prepare for and celebrate the holiday in our communities. How we enter
and use this holiday can resolve our conflicts ? What story do we tell
?
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