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Video: What is the significance of symbols in Vodun/African spirituality?
In this video, I talk about symbols in African spirituality, and whether or not it’s a good idea to wear them on the body. You can also watch this video on YouTube.
What is Obeah?
There are many theories about the origins of Obeah, even the word itself. There are many words in many West African languages that have “obi” or “obea” in them that are connected to mysticism. Because many Igbo people were taken to the West Indies as slaves though, the term most…
Kinitra D. Brooks, ‘The Roots of Black Southern Religious Traditions’
Kinitra D. Brooks, Literary Studies, Michigan State University Part of the W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute Alumni Fellows Virtual Reading Series In conversation with Regina N. Bradley, Kennesaw State University
Out of many, one people: Jamaica in the 1890s – in pictures
An archive of images from 19th-century Jamaica shows a country freed from the bonds of slavery but still under white rule Source: Out of many, one people: Jamaica in the 1890s – in pictures
Updates on Obeah.Sheloya.com
I’ve finally done some updates and made a decision about what to do with the different domains. First, I’ve decided to keep them. Though the server space and software issues were solved on my main host, I’ve decided to keep the other because of their great customer service, and I…
2021 Offerings, Observances, and Small Gatherings
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2021 was a very tough year for me, but as I said, much was learned. Because we have pretty good vaccination rates here in Israel, it wasn’t quite as scary, but we were still cautious. We did manage go get plenty done, and are doing our best to increase our…
2020 Offerings and Observances
In February of 2020 I got my second knee replacement. Shortly thereafter the Covid-19 pandemic hit the headlines, and governments around the world ordered lockdowns. We also, as a group, decided to be careful and considerate, and set an example for others. African belief systems don’t have “quid pro quo”,…