Rootwork and the Great Migration
The uniquely American origins of Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure
Episode 5 of the Magic in the United States podcast, hosted by Magic in the United States, titled "Rootwork and the Great Migration" was published on November 21, 2023 and runs 33 minutes.
November 21, 2023 ·33m · Magic in the United States
Summary
Hoodoo’s origin lies in resistance and survival. Developed by enslaved Black Americans during the antebellum South, Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure practitioners provided medical care and protection. These practices continued to evolve under the continued injustices of Jim Crow and moved North with Black Americans during the Great Migration. And they flourish to this day, foundational to many distinctly American practices, from mixing peace water to crafting spell candles.
Episode Description
Hoodoo’s origin lies in resistance and survival. Developed by enslaved Black Americans during the antebellum South, Hoodoo, Rootwork, and Conjure practitioners provided medical care and protection. These practices continued to evolve under the continued injustices of Jim Crow and moved North with Black Americans during the Great Migration. And they flourish to this day, foundational to many distinctly American practices, from mixing peace water to crafting spell candles.
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