You may already know the historical significance of Watch Night Services, but it's good info and a good Black History fact.
The History: At the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1862, the New Year was ushered in ... and at 12:01 AM, on January 1, 1863, all slaves in the confederate states were declared legally free.
Those who live or grew up in Black communities in the United States have probably heard of "Watch Night Services," the gathering of the faithful in churches on New Year's Eve. But are you aware of its history?
