October is Hoodoo Heritage Month! Hoodoo is an umbrella term to describe the conjuring, culture, and community of Black Americans. It’s often regarded as a Black spiritual tradition that focuses on ...

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Lala Inuti Ahari’s neatly coiffed sister locs, pearly smile and gleaming brown skin are a stark contrast from the evil countenance typically attributed to witches. The ironic juxtaposition isn’t lost ...

What is conjure? -- The principles of conjure -- The foundation laid before us (the ancestors) -- The power of the root -- The power of the dirt -- Balance in working conjure -- The right and left ...

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Qubilah Sales and Alexander Heck in Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Hoodoo Love." In the play “Hoodoo Love,” a magic spell is cast to bind into a loving relationship the virile but wandering ...