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Watch Night services 2013: Atlanta

Watch Night services have been held in African American communities for over a century. The tradition can be traced back to New Year’s Eve 1862,

2013 Juneteenth events in Houston

Many believe that September 22, 1862 marked the official end of slavery but in reality, many slaves that lived in the south weren’t freed until

Night watch services in Atlanta

Night watch services have been held in African American communities for over a century. The  tradition can be traced back to New Year’s Eve, 1862,