According to the African American Registry, Thanksgiving expressions began as church celebrations, where Black pastors delivered powerful sermons addressing the plight of enslaved individuals and the hope for a future free from bondage. This historical context adds depth to the modern-day Thanksgiving celebrations, particularly in Black culture.

Thanksgiving is a time when families get together, snack on appetizers, enjoy each other’s company and get ready for the main meal. Maybe they’ll bicker about controversial topics like religion and politics.

Thanksgiving, celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, is a time for family, gratitude, and feasting. But beneath the warm traditions lies a complex and often overlooked history tied to myths,