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April 2016

April 21, 2016

R.I.P Prince : Color Me Black + Peach +Black

There will never be another like him, he taught us about butterscotch clouds, sex in...

March 2016

March 19, 2016

Blessings On St. Joseph’s Day – March 19th

St. Joseph's Day is March 19th. It is one of those holidays that crosses religions,...

March 14, 2016

La Santa Muerte: Death’s Goddess Rides Again

No matter what form she takes, or who calls her, it is clear that Death...

March 07, 2016

Magickal Morning Rituals: Ancestors, Coffee, Toilets and More!

There are many simple and complex ways to start your day off with magick, unfortunately...

March 02, 2016

Santa Marta And The Dragon: Another Face Of Oya

Some Espiritismo temples or houses honor Santa Marta La Dominadora, or Saint Martha the Dominator....

February 2016

February 27, 2016

Red Beans And Ricely Yours Recipe

It is said even Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau had her own version of this dish,...

February 21, 2016

2/28 Maman Brigitte Feast and Voodoo Workshop

This February 28th we will be holding a Maman Brigitte Feast and Voodoo workshop for...

February 20, 2016

Who Was Graman Quacy ? Another Forgotten African Hero !

Humanity, and the lives of many of you reading this, have benefited from the monumental...

February 16, 2016

Skull And Bones Gang 2016: Ancestors Come To Life

In a centuries old tradition the Northside Skull and Bones Gang walk the streets on...

January 2016

January 27, 2016

Whiskey Pretzel Recipe For The Ancestors

I don't know about your ancestors, but mine love whiskey in all it's glorious forms-...

January 10, 2016

Why I Left The Last Racist Comment On My Blog

Maybe I'm the one who is "dumber than the average negro," but I don't think...

January 03, 2016

Brand New Supreme Leader Of Voodoo, Alcenat Zamor Dies

The newly elected Supreme Leader of Voodoo in Haiti, Alcenat Zamor passed away on December...

December 2015

December 29, 2015

Kwanzaa Con-Troversy ???

Self-determination and purpose are hard to come by for many people of color in these...

December 26, 2015

It’s A Blue Christmas, Grandma’s Coming … And She’s Dead !

Many Pagans choose to celebrate the lives of those they have lost with an ancestor...

December 20, 2015

Who Do You Pray To? Santa ? Bob Marley? Yoda?

We make meaning and magick where we find it. Our faith can call to us...

December 10, 2015

Spicy Coconut Fried Chicken Fingers Recipe

Fried chicken is an African-American cliche, a tasty, delicious cliche. This particular recipe is one...

December 07, 2015

The Truth About Voodoo Flags – Video

Voodoo flags are used to honor, protect, and bless. Watch this short film I made...

November 2015

November 21, 2015

10 Easy Holiday Recipes For Pagans

No serious holiday menu would be complete without a serious dessert Marie Laveau Bread Pudding...

November 17, 2015

Maman Brigitte And Nana Bukuu : Grandmothers To Us All !

Both Nana Bukuu and Maman Brigitte are powerful female protection goddesses blessing us from the...

November 10, 2015

Who Needs Blue Balls?

Blue balls, also known as laundry bluing, bluestone or anil, is a traditional ingredient in...

November 02, 2015

Video: Maman Brigitte Ancestor Bag For Protection

The truth about Maman Brigitte, like that about the Voodoo religion itself, is that a...

October 2015

October 28, 2015

Voodoo Review: Daughters Of The Dust

This is a beautiful film that deeply moves your spirit and your soul. Daughters of...

October 25, 2015

6 Tips For Dealing With Unwanted Ancestors

But as the saying goes "Don't start none, won't be none." Try to surround yourself...

October 23, 2015

Poem : Ancestor Parade Route

Some daze it's chasing shadows, Or a hairy eyeball from a shady eye.

October 12, 2015

Plum Pork Roast Recipe For The Ancestors

The following is a harvest recipe, suitable for the fall, when we celebrate the fruits...

October 10, 2015

Ancestor Poem Number 11

So while the veil in thin, And the past is in your ears,....

October 07, 2015

Make Your Own Flying Dead For Samhain

I wasn't sure what to call them, dead fairies, skeleton fairies, some people in my...

October 05, 2015

Easy Psychic Methods For Finding Unknown Ancestors

What happens, however, if you are adopted or otherwise unsure of your ancestral lineage ?...

October 03, 2015

Spicy Sweet Potato Salad Recipe For The Ancestors

You can make your ancestor's favorite dishes, or you can choose an old stand-by with...

October 02, 2015

ForeMama Said: Wit and Wisdom of Katherine Dunham

She is one of the great foremothers that comes to mind as the days grow...