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Many practices often labeled as “superstitions” in Black communities originated as survival strategies.
During slavery and segregation, behavior was shaped by risk, surveillance, and limited access to resources. Actions like limiting movement at night, being cautious with speech, and strictly protecting possessions were practical responses to those conditions.
Over time, these behaviors were passed down, but the original context was often lost.