D.C. school board chancellor urges families to 'decolonize' Thanksgiving

Lewis D. Ferebee, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public schools, sent a letter to the DCPS community encouraging parents and children to “decolonize” Thanksgiving, a holiday which he said brings up “horrors.” He shared articles advocating specific legislation and saying that Thanksgiving brings up "genocide."

"Thanksgiving is a day that can be difficult for many to celebrate as we reflect on the history of the holiday and the horrors inflicted on our indigenous populations," the chancellor wrote. "If you celebrate, our Equity team has shared resources for how you can consider decolonizing your Thanksgiving" (emphasis original).