The Harsh Truth About Thanksgiving | NowThis

‘What I don’t like is the underlying tragedy and genocide that we ignore on [Thanksgiving]’ — Native activist and playwright Larissa FastHorse wants you to question what you know about Turkey Day. » Subscribe to NowThis: » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: In US news and current events today, Native American activist and playwright Larissa FastHorse spoke to NowThis News about the reality of Thanksgiving. American children often learn the glossy version of the First Thanksgiving in which Native Americans sat down for a meal with the pilgrims who arrived at Plymouth Rock. But that Thanksgiving history skips over the truth behind Thanksgiving and its place in the often violent American history. #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagr