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The Black Manhood Dos And Don’ts For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is America’s most hypocritical holiday, and I say that with love.
It’s the one day we all collectively agree to pause and “give thanks” while consuming enough sodium to personally deliver our tidings of gratitude to Jesus and simultaneously pretending like we actually enjoy the company of our extended families.
It’s one of the few days when, as a Black man, you’re obligated to wear all of your identities at once. Dutiful son, dedicated brother, distant cousin, and maybe drunk uncle. You might walk out of your front door as the duly respected head of your household and wind up sitting at the other other adults’ table at Aunt Nona’s house.
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