The Other Side of ThanksgivingFor some, it's not a celebration, but a day of mourning.

The traditional Thanksgiving story of Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a harvest meal is only one version of history. For many Indigenous people, the holiday represents the painful legacy of colonization, theft of land, and genocide. This perspective gained a national voice in 1970 when a Wampanoag leader's speech was suppressed, leading to the creation of the National Day of Mourning. Understanding this history reframes the meaning of a cherished American tradition.

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