were eaten by enslaved Africans before making their way to the tables of their masters. For generations, Black people in America have been eating some variation of black-eyed peas and collard greens on the first day of the year. This tradition, like so many others, is a reminder of one of the longest and truest traditions of Black Americans — having an unrelenting sense of hope. And I hope that no matter where you are from or what state you live in, you will educate yourself on the choices on your ballot and vote on November 6.Get the Teen Vogue Take.Sign up for theTeen Vogueweekly emailWant more fromTeen Vogue? Check this out: noted, Shawn said that Taylor told him everyone in the audience was there not to judge him for any small mistakes, but to have fun. “Since that moment, I really learned what it meant to be a performer," he said. "It wasn't about being perfect; it was about enjoying it. She went onstage every night to have fun and enjoy it, because that's what a live show is about." (Shawn also revealed that “In My Blood” is currently his favorite song to perform.) that he now makes a point to “connect” with the audience at every show. “Onstage, there's this massive wall, and if you can't break down the wall, nobody's gonna feel that connection,” he explained. “So the second you get onstage, you have to smash this wall and it becomes this breathing thing, it's a live thing that happens. It's special."Let us slide into your DMs.Sign up for theTeen Voguedaily emailWant more fromTeen Vogue? Check this out: