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A Black People's History of Halloween (+ Haunts!) (Patreon)

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2021-10-16 21:16:05

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2026-06

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Halloween early upload

Content

While I knew a lot of people growing up who weren’t allowed to participate in the holiday because it was considered demonic, black Americans have long celebrated and enjoyed Halloween., along with believing in the supernatural Here's a short history!

Sources + Further Reading

Black Spirits: The Ghostlore of Afro-American Slaves

Alphas and AKA Halloween Parties

Bewitching Halloween Party at The Savoy

Halloween party ideas

https://www-proquest-com.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/hnpnewamsterdamnews/docview/226282536/B50E9649890746EBPQ/17?accountid=35635

“The Hallowe’en scene, as usual, afforded New Yorkers an opportunity to delight their friends with parties, bridge games, and dances.” -The New York Amsterdam News, 1931

Yes, politicians wore blackface. It used to be all-American ‘fun.’

https://www.al.com/news/2018/08/halloween_1959_shooting_of_bla.html

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/09/06/1959-murder-william-roy-prather-mississippi

https://www.newspapers.com/image/162463816/?terms=mischief%20night&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/544187039/?terms=mischief%20night&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/142309262/?terms=devil%27s%20night&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/98279437/?terms=devil%27s%20night&match=1

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/pa-heritage/world-through-eyes-charles-teenie-harris.html#cake

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A Black People's History of Halloween and Haunts

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