On Dec. 31, 1862, cloaked by what likely was a cold, dark night in the dead of winter, groups of Americans of African descent — some free, others still enslaved — gathered together in secret. As a ...

The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and other venues, waiting for President Abraham Lincoln to sign ...

Adrienne Keeler remembers struggling to stay awake in church on New Year’s Eve as a child while her family praised God for carrying them through another year. Back then, Keeler said she couldn’t wait ...

In the ever-evolving narrative of political leadership and community service, African American mayors stand as pivotal figures, championing systemic change and fostering community resilience. Kevin ...