Did you know New Year’s Eve in Black churches is about way more than just the ball drop? Watch Night services, or Freedom’s Eve, go back to 1862 when enslaved people gathered to pray for freedom as the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. Now, these all-night vigils are packed with music, prayer, and hope—celebrating resilience and community. If you’re near Charleston, Cincinnati, Baltimore, or NYC, check out these powerful gatherings. Anyone else ever attended one? #News #WatchNight #NewYearsEve