UPDATED: 11:00 a.m. ET, Nov. 21, 2023
The Thanksgiving holiday is here!
It’s that time of year when your family gathers together for the holidays not only to enjoy a good meal but also to find the time for good conversation and healthy conversation.
Well, it could be enjoyable…for some. For others, Thanksgiving can be a dreaded experience filled with poorly timed questions, inappropriate jokes, and terrible food, but family is family either way and even when they do get on our nerves, it’s a blessing to have all your loved ones in one room to spend time together.
Now there are a few topics that always get heated at the dinner table, like the age-old question, “When are you getting married?”, “When will you have kids?” or the worst, “Who did you vote for?” (Avoid that last one at all costs) Let’s try something different this year. Here are a few topics that won’t stir the pot and that are super important to the Black community.
Local Politics
Politics can often be tricky to discuss during Thanksgiving dinner because of its polarizing nature. Talking with your family about local politics is important because it has huge effects on community dealings. Local elections directly affect aspects of you and your family’s life. Many federal laws start on the local level with grassroots organizing. Local officials are also more accessible than your federal representatives. Hence, it’s important to share important information like your local representative’s phone number with your family members who may not know it.
Here are a few things local governments are responsible for:
- Parks
- Libraries
- Public Transportation
- Police & Fire departments
- Education and Schools
Family Traditions
Whether it’s a family crest or a photobook passed down for generations, make sure to talk about your family traditions this Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to preserve and educate the younger generation about your family’s history….
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