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No Thanks on Thanksgiving

10:04 H | Topics: New York City - Politics - Radio

While some Latino families will be eating pavo (or pernil) giving thanks in the tradition of a story passed on about Native Americans sharing with the pilgrims, others may be out serving those less fortunate. For many Latinos whose roots lie in Indigenous cultures across the Americas today is no party. It is a day or mourning and remembrance of colonization and genocide. Regardless of your position on this so called holiday, even if you're just enjoying having the day off work and school, it never hurts to have a little background information.

From 10 am to 6 pm EST, WBAI Radio in NYC (99.5 fm or on the web at WBAI.org) will be telling the true story of Thanksgiving and how the Pilgrims, the Puritans, and the influences of Christianity created the American view of this day.

Have a safe and thoughtful day.

Via / WBAI.org

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