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One of the many beach scenes from Daughters of the Dust (movie). The women gather on the shorelines of the beach in white gowns, dancing, singing and carrying out their actions with their heads lifted to the sun and sky. Pay close attention to the scenery and their body’s intunement with the nature’s element. A display of their spirituality.

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Hagar & Disconnecting from ancestral roots

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Hagar & Disconnecting from ancestral roots

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Hagar represents the disconnect from our roots that occur; not embracing our African roots as a part of our identity. I took note of Haagar's disapproval and almost felt than she seemed ashamed of Nana Peazant's tendencies to maintain tradition; straying away from the traditions that were once sacred and adapting White culture and religion.

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Nana Peazant urges Eli to not only keep the family united, but to hold on to the culture and traditions of the island.Nana Peazant embodies rootedness, ancestral ties and how these things enhance our spirituality and understanding of ourselves

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A brief explanation of the difference between African Spirituality and religion. (7:47-9:15

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A brief explanation of the difference between African Spirituality and religion. (7:47-9:15

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Uploaded by Centre of Pan African Thought on 2016-04-17.

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What was not understood by white slave-owners was foreign and misunderstood, therefore it was discredited.

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African shamans, performing a ritual on a woman. Shows a striking resemblance to “falling out” or “catching the Holy Ghost” in the Christian church. These practices originated in Africa.

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Rootedness: The Ancestor as Foundation, Toni Morrison

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Rootedness: The Ancestor as Foundation, Toni Morrison

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Morrison’s article served as one of my critical texts, solely because it explains and supports the connection between ancestral consciousness and spirituality for black people, whether it be through self expression with art, song and dance or ancient rituals and traditions that trace back to Africa. Therefore, we must acknowledge African spirituality as a valid alternative understanding of higher power outside of Christianity.

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Praisesong for the Widow, Paule Marshall

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Praisesong for the Widow, Paule Marshall

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This text serves as a narration of Avey’s personal journey of self discovery. She is at first lost, when she is disconnected from her roots and immersed in an environment that discourages blackness and uplifts white culture. As Avey ventures to the Caribbean, she retains connection with her ancestral roots and thus finds herself.

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Women’s Spiritual Geographies of the African Diaspora: Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow

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Women’s Spiritual Geographies of the African Diaspora: Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow

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This text analyzes Marhsall’s Praisesong for the Widow and explains how Avey’s experiences with the Carriacou Tramp takes her back to her roots.

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“The Negro church was born in the African forest” - W.E.B Dubois

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“The Negro Church” Study report by W.E.B Dubois

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“The Negro Church” Study report by W.E.B Dubois

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An opening statement introducing a report or evaluation of the Black church and its rootedness in African culture.