There’s a long history of oppressing Voodoo and Santeria in the US. Here’s how anti-Black racism is fueling misconceptions and attacks on the African-rooted religions.

Black is what’s known as a “voodoo nee”: a person who, like a priestess, was trained in this religious practice. Voodoo originated in the West African country of Benin and later took shape ...

There’s a long history of oppressing Voodoo and Santeria in the US. Here’s how anti-Black racism is fueling misconceptions and attacks on the African-rooted religions.

This practice of blending Christianity with Voodoo was common, and was practiced by well-known spiritual leaders like Marie Laveau, who is also known as the “Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.” ...

There’s a long history of oppressing Voodoo and Santeria in the US. Here’s how anti-Black racism is fueling misconceptions and attacks on the African-rooted religions.

There’s a long history of oppressing Voodoo and Santeria in the US. Here’s how anti-Black racism is fueling misconceptions and attacks on the African-rooted religions.

There’s a long history of oppressing Voodoo and Santeria in the US. Here’s how anti-Black racism is fueling misconceptions and attacks on the African-rooted religions.