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
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
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.
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…
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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…
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”,…
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On December 24, 2019, Ile Baalat Teva hosted a ceremony of thanks to our Mother of Life as we know her, Yemaya, Olokun, and Yam. It was a happy and beautiful event, and we are thankful to those who attended and those who wished to but could not. May all…
It has been a long time since I posted, as things have been a bit hectic around here. We did some workings and ebbos, but for some reason it seemed the Orishas wanted some privacy. As much as we in Ile Baalat Teva prefer transparency in our work because we…
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On October 30, 2018, Ile Baalat Teva hosted an ebbo for Yewa at the home of our queen Arden Keren. It was a beautiful and meaningful occasion of giving thanks to Yewa for all of the wonderful things she gives us both in life and in death. Because of her,…
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On October 11, 2018 Ile Baalat Teva hosted the annual fall ebbo for Shango at the home of Zev. This year we were able to have the traditional wrestling match between the men. It was a good ceremony. Zev ended up being the champion of the wrestling tournament. Eliad and…
