Thanksgiving vs. Franksgiving

Our second episode on the life of Anthony Burns begins with his detention in Boston, which outraged Massachusetts abolitionists. Even after Burns was returned to Virginia to be enslaved once again, his supporters in Boston continued to work for his freedom. Research: Buehrens, Jo ...  Show more

The story of Anthony Burns is one that resonates in our current times. Part one covers his early enslaved life, his escape from enslavement, and his arrest under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall ...  Show more

November 26, 1970. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival, protestors gather under a statue of Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader who had made peace with the Pilgrims, and partook in the legendary Thanksgiving meal. This protest was organized b ...  Show more

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It’s November 26th. On this day in 1939, Presi ...

For this Thanksgiving, we're re-airing an HTW classic. This episode originally premiered November 23, 2020. November 24, 1966. Millions of spectators flood Broadway in New York City to watch the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning. The iconic floats – Superman, Popeye, Smok ...  Show more

Happy Thanksgiving to all our codependent turkeys!!!this week we dive into our absolute favorite Thanksgiving foods, we share your holiday nightmares, and we give a much needed recap on dancing with the stars!!! SPONSORS:www.betterhelp.com/codependent www.drinkAG1.com/codependent ...  Show more