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Happy New Year! Do You Know the History of Watch Night service? — Updated
Since it’s initial posting,my “History of Watch Night” has generated a number of hits and appreciative emails and comments. This recent comment from a reader inspired me to repost it this week: [I] attend[ed] a panel discussion on the history … Continue reading
Happy New Year! Do You Know the History of Watch Night service?
At a recent community event, an elder taught me the history behind “watch night services.” So much of what we do culturally as African Americans has a poignant historical significance. We must share the history of our enslavement, struggles, culture and … Continue reading