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Thanksgiving Under Fire: Debates on Colonial Legacy Intensify

11/26/2025

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Educators across the United States reexamine Thanksgiving's colonial roots, with events at the University of California, Davis, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focusing on 'decolonizing' the holiday.
The University of Massachusetts labeled Thanksgiving as a 'Day of Mourning,' reflecting Native American concerns about genocide and land appropriation.
Critics argue that Thanksgiving should unite communities and honor its history as a day of gratitude, contrasting with decolonization efforts.

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Educators across the United States reexamine Thanksgiving's colonial roots, with events at the University of California, Davis, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focusing on 'decolonizing' the holiday.
The University of Massachusetts labeled Thanksgiving as a 'Day of Mourning,' reflecting Native American concerns about genocide and land appropriation.
Critics argue that Thanksgiving should unite communities and honor its history as a day of gratitude, contrasting with decolonization efforts.