Dr. Martin Luther King
Yesterday, as I was bombarded by videos and quotes about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. both on line and television. I was experiencing a feeling that I couldn’t identify. I …
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Yemoja/Olukun
Yemoja is the giver of life. She is the original mother and helped Obtala in forming humans. She is literally the primordial mother. She is worshiped both on the continent …
Osun
Osun is the Orisa of beauty and harmony. Her association with harmony is sensual and is that which we see as beauty, feel as love, and experience as ecstasy. She …
Oba
Oba was Sango’s first and legitimate wife, Oshun; his second wife, and Oya; his third wife, whom he made his queen. Oshun played a trick on Oba, out of jealousy. …
Sango
Sango is one of the most popular Orisa. He is Orisa of lightning and thunder, fire and victory. He is known for his strategy and strength. Sango was an actual …
Orunmila
Orumilla witnessed Oludumare (God) create. He is therefore also a witness to fate and knows all future events. Orunmila lived on Earth for many years but grew tired of humans …
Hippolyta Lovecraft Country Episode 7
I am just in awe of the storytelling in Lovecraft Country. All the episodes have been beautiful, engaging, and thought-provoking. The majesty in which I was carried through the storyline …
Why Ancestral Fiber Co.?
I have had pretty good life. I have had amazing experiences, met amazing people and traveled to amazing places and I am grateful. But there is one thing I keep …
Who Were We?
I don’t know. And that bothers me. Like how did I make it all these years thinking I knew my history? Thinking that I understood. I am incredibly determined to …
Oya
Oya is the Orisha of the wind, tornadoes, and the gatekeeper of cemeteries. She is believed to have been a living person in Yorubaland, who ascended to become an Orisha. …