The Black New Year

How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year?

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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.html https://www.today.com/tmrw/black-new-year-s-eve-traditions-covid-19-can-t-t203786 https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2021/dec/28/tracing-origins-black-american-new-year-ritual/#:~:text=On%20New%20Year's%20Day%2C%20Black,opportunity%20in%20the%20year%20ahead