Negro Election Day or Negroes Hallowday is a festival that began during 1741 in several towns of New England as part of the local selection of black representatives. The festival incorporated aspects of West African culture and ritualistic celebrations including traditional dancing, feasting, and parades.
Negro Election Day or Negroes Hallowday is a festival that began during 1741 in several towns of New England as part of the local selection of black representatives. The festival incorporated aspects of West African culture and ritualistic celebrations including traditional dancing, feasting, and parades.
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