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Universities, school districts nationwide call for ‘decolonizing’ Thanksgiving: ‘Day of mourning’
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As families across the U.S. gather on Thanksgiving to celebrate one of the nation’s most cherished national holidays, some educators and schools are lamenting the day, pushing back on its «colonial» roots, and incorporating diversity, equality and inclusion DEI into the holiday.
At the University of California, Davis, the California History-Social Science Project, which describes itself as «Resources & professional learning for K-12 history-social science,» hosted a Zoom event called «Decolonizing Thanksgiving in the Classroom.»
«We will discuss reframing classroom practices and rituals about Thanksgiving,» the event description explained. «Centering perspectives from Turtle Island (a name for North America used by some indigenous people) will help us decolonize Thanksgiving and spark new conversations about how to authentically make meaning of this holiday with our students.»
Earlier this month, Washington University in St. Louis, an institution that has long been criticized over its DEI policies, put out a press release promoting an event that «highlights and honors the way different cultures recognize and understand Thanksgiving, both as part of their history and as a tradition brought into the present day.»
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A modern recreation of the first Thanksgiving in the autumn of 1621 at Plimoth Patuxet Museums (formerly Plimoth Plantation) in Plymouth, Mass. (Courtesy of Kathy Tarantola/Plimoth Patuxet Museums)
The event was described as a way to «actively contribute to inclusive and equitable practices that influence individual and systemic change.»
On Tuesday, Massachusetts Institute of Technology students are invited to the «4th annual Thanksgiving Myth-busting» event that is aimed at «continuing our exploration of the narratives justifying land grabs via colonialism» and includes a viewing of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Part of that effort, according to the invitation, includes students traveling in rental cars to the National Indigenous Day of Mourning (NDOM) rally in Plymouth, Massachusetts at the location of the Mayflower’s landing.
In a statement, an MIT spokesperson told Fox News Digital the school is closed on Thursday and Friday in honor of Thanksgiving.
«In the same way that individuals are free at MIT to express their views, they are free to observe holidays as they wish, pray as they choose, share their ideas about holidays, and, yes, watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer if that’s what they freely choose to do,» the spokesperson said, adding that «the views expressed by an individual are their own and do not reflect those of MIT or the wider community on campus.»
At the University of Massachusetts, the school referred to Thursday as a «Day of Mourning» in an announcement on its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility website.
«The National Day of Mourning is an annual demonstration, held on the fourth Thursday in November, that aims to educate the public about Native Americans in the United States, notably the Wampanoag and other tribes of the Eastern United States; dispel myths surrounding the Thanksgiving story in the United States; and raise awareness toward historical and ongoing struggles facing Native American tribes,» the announcement says.
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A family gathers at Thanksgiving around the dinner table. (iStock)
Earlier this month, the University of Maryland School of Public Policy hosted a talk called «Harvesting the Truth: Colonial Disruptions of Indigenous Food Systems & the Myths of Thanksgiving.»
Students attending Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico were sent a November Indigenous Education update explaining that «many native people do not celebrate» Thanksgiving because it is a «reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the appropriation of Native lands, and the erasure of Indigenous cultures.»
The school district also referred to Thanksgiving as a time of «mourning» for some.
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Protesters in Michigan rally against President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI policies, denouncing federal rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. (Dominic Gwinn/Getty Images)
The Berkeley Unified School District in California also used the term «mourning» in its «Rethinking Thanksgiving Teaching Guide» while asking the community to consider the «painful legacy» and «nuanced perspectives» of the day.
Paul Runko, senior director of Strategic Initiatives at Defending Education, told Fox News Digital, «Thanksgiving is meant to bring people together, not to divide students or cast blame over heritage. It is an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to celebrate America, build unity in their communities, and share a meal with family and friends.»
«236 years ago, President George Washington urged Americans to set aside a day to give thanks for the blessings and abundance of our nation. Presidents throughout our history have continued that tradition, reminding us each Thanksgiving to pause and reflect with gratitude.»
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Las aerolíneas afectadas por el fallo de Airbus anunciaron cancelaciones y retrasos en vuelos programados para el fin de semana
Varias aerolíneas en distintas regiones del mundo reportaron este viernes demoras, cancelaciones y reprogramaciones a raíz de la advertencia técnica emitida por la empresa Airbus, relacionada con aeronaves de la familia A320neo.
La compañía europea identificó un “problema de software global” en estos modelos, actualmente en operación en múltiples continentes, e instruyó a los operadores a aplicar medidas preventivas inmediatamente.
En el caso de Estados Unidos, American Airlines señaló que 340 aviones de su flota se encuentran alcanzados por el anuncio y anticipó que podrían experimentarse “algunos retrasos operativos”, aunque esperan completar las revisiones y actualizaciones “entre hoy y mañana (sábado)”.
Delta Airlines sumó que cumplirá estrictamente con las directrices de seguridad definidas por Airbus y confía en que el impacto de la medida “sea limitado”. JetBlue y United Airlines también informaron sobre las afectaciones en sus servicios, justo en uno de los momentos de mayor demanda del año por la celebración del Día de Acción de Gracias, que, según la Administración Federal de Aviación de EEUU, movilizó a millones de estadounidenses.
En Europa, la húngara Wizz Air advirtió a sus pasajeros sobre posibilidades de interrupciones en vuelos programados debido a la actualización requerida por Airbus. Desde el Reino Unido, EasyJet comunicó que está “trabajando estrechamente con las autoridades de seguridad y Airbus para implementar las medidas que se deben tomar” y aclaró que informarán directamente a los clientes sobre cambios en los vuelos.
El aeropuerto londinense de Gatwick notificó que cerca de 80 vuelos experimentaron problemas a lo largo del viernes y precisaron que la causa fue el mismo inconveniente con la familia A320neo. La terminal aérea de Heathrow informó que el mantenimiento exigido para algunos aviones Airbus A320 actualmente no afecta a sus operaciones y por este motivo, remarcó la disparidad del impacto según la flota de cada aerolínea.
Tim Johnson, director de la Autoridad de Aviación Civil de Reino Unido, mencionó en detalle: “No todas las aerolíneas vuelan con Airbus A320 o los aviones afectados, para algunas aerolíneas no habrá ningún impacto en absoluto”. Johnson sugirió a los pasajeros recurrir siempre a los canales oficiales de cada aerolínea para obtener información actualizada: “Mi consejo es consultar los sitios web y las aplicaciones de las aerolíneas para obtener la información más reciente sobre lo que está sucediendo”.
Por recomendación de la Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea (AESA), a partir del sábado 29 de noviembre, las aeronaves A320neo consideradas en riesgo solo podrán operar con pasajeros una vez completadas las reparaciones indicadas. Hasta tanto, se permite realizar únicamente vuelos sin pasajeros hacia los puntos de mantenimiento.
En Oceanía, Air New Zealand confirmó en sus redes sociales que el “problema de software global que afecta a los aviones Airbus A320neo” llevará a interrupciones en su operativa regular. “Como medida de precaución, todos nuestros aviones A320neo recibirán una actualización de software antes de operar su próximo servicio de pasajeros”, informó la firma en la red social X y aseguró comunicación directa con los clientes afectados.
Desde Asia, la aerolínea japonesa All Nippon Airways (ANA) reportó la cancelación de más de 60 vuelos, consecuencia de los controles y actualizaciones de sus aviones A320. El proceso de revisión puede llevar hasta cuatro horas por aeronave. Según la agencia Kyodo, el número de pasajeros afectados por estas cancelaciones se acerca a los 9.500. Japan Airlines canceló 65 vuelos por problemas con el software del Airbus A320
Entre otras erolíneas que utilizan el A320neo modelo figuran Iberia y Vueling, así como Spirit Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Indigo, AirAsia y Pegasus Airlines.
Airbus identificó el problema tras analizar un incidente reciente en el que la intensa radiación solar alteró datos esenciales para el funcionamiento de los controles de vuelo de una unidad de la familia A320. El fabricante europeo determinó que “un número significativo” de aviones podría estar expuesto y emitió una alerta mundial a los operadores, requiriendo la aplicación inmediata de soluciones de software y hardware para resguardar la seguridad.
La compañía expresó ser consciente de la magnitud de los trastornos para los pasajeros y ofreció disculpas, aunque recalcó: “La seguridad como prioridad número uno y absoluta”. Airbus aseguró que continuará colaborando con clientes y autoridades para minimizar el impacto y garantizar la protección de la flota.
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Abbey Gate Gold Star father blisters Biden after Afghan national allegedly ambushes 2 National Guardsmen in DC
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EXCLUSIVE — The father of Staff Sgt. Darin «Taylor» Hoover — one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Abbey Gate bombing during the chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan — is blasting the former Biden administration after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guardsmen just blocks from the White House.
Hoover gave Fox News Digital a new, forceful statement on Wednesday’s shooting, saying the incident was the direct result of the administration’s failed vetting of Afghan evacuees.
«This is on the feckless Biden administration,» Hoover said of the shooting. «We had no idea who was getting into this country because the Biden administration, especially the State Department run by Antony Blinken, didn’t do the work that was needed to vet all these people. There were so many people put on the planes that got out initially, that we have no idea who they were.»
He continued: «By doing this, all we got is men of fighting age that are most likely terrorists that are here in the homeland to do us all harm and take our beloved United States of America. Maybe if the Biden administration started the process earlier than the truncated timetable that they did, this could have all come out so much better, including all of our most precious men and women of our military coming home.»
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Former President Joe Biden is under fire from Gold Star families like the Hoovers after an Afghan national allegedly ambushed and shot two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. (Darin Hoover, Getty Images)
The FBI is leading the investigation into the shooting, and multiple intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital the attack is being treated as a possible act of international terrorism. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was taken into custody after allegedly ambushing the two West Virginia National Guardsmen near the White House.
Fox News Digital previously reported that Lakanwal entered the United States in September 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, immediately following the fall of Kabul, and that he had worked with several U.S. government entities, including the CIA, as part of a partner force in Kandahar.
«The individual — and so many others — should have never been allowed to come here,» former CIA Director John Ratcliffe told Fox News Digital. «Our citizens and service members deserve far better than to endure the ongoing fallout from the Biden administration’s catastrophic failures.»
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Aug 29, 2023: Darin Hoover and Kelly Barnett, parents of Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Taylor Hoover, speak to a House committee. (Fox News)
Hoover says the shooting confirms what he and other Gold Star parents feared when thousands of Afghans were evacuated during the final days of the withdrawal — that many individuals were allowed into the United States without adequate screening.
«We had no idea who Biden put on those planes,» Hoover said. «None.»
Wednesday’s comments come after years of public criticism from Hoover, who has been one of the most vocal parents demanding accountability for the Abbey Gate attack that killed 13 American service members, including his son Taylor, an 11-year Marine veteran who was engaged to be married and on his third deployment to Afghanistan.
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Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. He is a Purple Heart recipient. (Darin Hoover)
Hoover’s earlier remarks made headlines in 2024, when he reacted to President Biden falsely claiming during a presidential debate that no U.S. service members had died under his watch. At the time, Hoover told Fox News Digital that he felt «rage» hearing Biden deny the deaths of the Abbey Gate 13.
«The rage, the absolute disgust that I got from hearing him say that — I started yelling back at the TV,» he said in 2024. «He’s never acknowledged, not one time, any of our kids. He’s never said their names.»
He also revealed then that the Biden administration sent the Abbey Gate families a batch of identical condolence letters a year after the attack.
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«All 13 families got a canned letter,» he said in a 2024 Fox News Digital interview. «It looked like it was a photocopy. We’ve had absolutely nothing before, nothing since.»
Hoover’s frustration at being unable to secure a meeting with Biden was also part of that earlier reporting.
«[Biden] doesn’t want to deal with us,» Hoover said in 2024. «He knows that we’re in his face, but he doesn’t want to deal with us.»
But Hoover told Fox News Digital this week that Wednesday’s shooting, allegedly carried out by an Afghan national allowed into the country during the withdrawal, is a devastating new chapter. To him, it demonstrates that the consequences of the troubled evacuation are still unfolding on American soil.
Federal officials say the investigation into the shooting remains active. Hoover says he will continue speaking out until the families of the Abbey Gate fallen receive answers — and until the former administration takes responsibility for what he believes are ongoing failures.
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«This isn’t going away,» he said at the time. «We’re not going away.»
Fox News Digital’s Brooke Singman contributed to this report.
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