On Dec. 31, many people will stay up until the wee hours of the morning on Jan. 1 as they usher in the New Year. While some will celebrate at houses, bars, and venues across the Wilmington area, many ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful ...

The tradition of Watch Night observance was most probably started by the Moravian Church in the 18th century. The Moravians practiced reflection and contemplation of what they experienced the previous ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — On New Year's Eve, many people will gather in public spaces or homes to welcome the new year. But for many in the Black community, the most meaningful place to celebrate is in ...

The new year arrived at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Richmond’s East End with a prayer of thanks and hope, a tradition that ties back to the anticipation of emancipation 150 years ago.