Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour

Photo by Aleksandra B. on Unsplash Ivani Greppi and I have been writing a series of articles on the rise of African diaspora religions in America today and their influence on American society. The religions discussed in the articles include Santeria, Palo Mayombe, and Haitian Voodoo. All of these religions originate from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. The focus of this article will … Continue reading Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour →

Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2

Initial Photo by Domo on Unsplash This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the religion of Voodoo. In Part 1, we discussed how Voodoo originates from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. We also examined how animal sacrifices in Voodoo are reductionist of both man and the divine. The mutual dependence of man and God … Continue reading Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2 →

Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1

Image by Eti from Pixabay During the September 10th, 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump accused Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio, of eating cats and dogs, thereby stirring up political controversy once again.1 While I live only thirty-five minutes from Springfield, in Dayton, OH, I cannot take a position on Trump’s statement one way or the other as … Continue reading Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1 →