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, 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,