https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc A digital creation illustrating connections between Black spirituality and its roots to African culture, and defending its validity against Christianity. en-us 2017-12-04 05:04:18 UTC 2023-02-14 02:11:34 UTC hello@padlet.com jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212787091    ]]> 2017-12-04 11:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212787091 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212789778 “The Negro church was born in the African forest” - W.E.B Dubois]]> 2017-12-04 11:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212789778 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212795184 An opening statement introducing a report or evaluation of the Black church and its rootedness in African culture.]]> 2017-12-04 11:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212795184 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212798369 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. ]]> 2017-12-04 12:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212798369 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212798886 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. ]]> 2017-12-04 12:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212798886 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212800026 2017-12-04 12:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212800026 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212933859 What was not understood by white slave-owners was foreign and misunderstood, therefore it was discredited.]]> 2017-12-04 16:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/212933859 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214854300 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.]]> 2017-12-10 21:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214854300 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214855199  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]]> 2017-12-10 21:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214855199 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214856107 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.]]> 2017-12-10 21:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214856107 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214864531 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.]]> 2017-12-10 22:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214864531 jourdan_the_princess23 https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214866751 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.]]> 2017-12-10 23:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jourdan_the_princess23/BsvWc/wish/214866751