Even More Superstitions Black People Have Passed Down From Generations
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, beginning at various times depending on your state and time zone, with the moon completely blocking out the sun for around 4 minutes. Science attributes this phenomenon to our planet’s orbit around the sun and rotation. However, in some ancient African civilizations, a solar eclipse was believed to be a sign that the sun and moon were beefing on a metaphysical level.
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And so as we gear up to experience this solar phenomenon, here we explore some of the other superstitions and folklore inspired by Mother Nature that have been passed down from Black generation to generation. Don’t forget to vote and tell us if any of these sound familiar to you.