"Promoting Truth and Respect: Decolonizing Thanksgiving"

Liberal columnists and online publications are calling for Americans to "decolonize Thanksgiving" and promote "Truthsgiving," arguing that the holiday is a symbol of colonization and racism. They suggest exploring the Indigenous perspective on Thanksgiving, supporting Native American authors and artists, and challenging colonial narratives. While some social media users push back against this view, others argue that understanding the true history of Thanksgiving is important. The tradition of Thanksgiving in America dates back to 1621, but critics argue that it obscures the harsh truth of colonialism, violence, and misrepresentation.