Origins of thanksgiving
What year was the famous Plymouth harvest feast?
1621
What were many African Americans experiencing during the early history of Thanksgiving?
Enslavement
What type of food is associated with traditional Black food culture?
Soul food
What do many Black communities use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to do?
Support families in need
Where did the 1621 feast take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What three crops were African Americans knowledgeable about?
Corn, sweet potatoes, and rice
Name one ingredient or food considered undesirable by slave owners that was used in African American cooking.
Oxtail, chitterlings, or pig feet
Name one injustice experienced by Native American communities.
Stolen land, violence, or loss of cultural traditions
What do churches and community organizations organize during Thanksgiving?
Food drives
Which two groups participated in the 1621 feast?
Pilgrims and Wampanoag
What was an important religious activity for enslaved African Americans?
Church gatherings, praise, and worship
What cooking methods helped make these ingredients edible?
Slow-cooking and smoking
What is the name of the gathering observed by some Indigenous people instead of celebrating Thanksgiving?
National Day of Mourning
What do volunteers provide to people experiencing food insecurity?
Meals
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What did many African Americans discuss in their sermons?
Their struggles, fears, hopes, and triumphs
Name two seasonings used in preparing these foods.
Hot peppers and vinegar
Where does the National Day of Mourning gathering take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What does giving back represent in Black Thanksgiving traditions?
Community care and togetherness
What year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
1863
Who created the National Negro Thanksgiving Festival?
Sarah Maud Young
True or False: Soul food was created specifically for Thanksgiving.
False. Soul food existed long before Thanksgiving
Why do some Indigenous people choose not to celebrate Thanksgiving?
They feel the holiday overlooks the painful history of colonization and injustices against Native communities.
What was the purpose of the National Negro Thanksgiving Festival?
To allow African Americans to celebrate their culture, family, and resilience independently.