Demographically, Black Americans are the most religious group in the country. Churches and mosques are at the center of political movements and a source for healing and justice. However, research shows a growing number of Black Americans are turning away from organized religion, and many are now embracing spirituality and African traditions. Yvette Wyatt is the owner of Motown Witch. She opened a shop with the same name on Detroit’s west side six years ago, selling items like candles and herbs that aid in metaphysical work and traditional African religion and spiritual practices. Wyatt said in the past two years, the business has skyrocketed.ioioio
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2 responses to “More Black Americans turning to spirituality and African traditions”
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As an ultra-orthodox practitioner of Seereer spirituality (A fat Roog), one of the African spiritual beliefs, I have never met any African tradition that describe their priestly class as "witches". That's a horrible name to refer to herself.
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As a Brazilian white girl that's grown in this religion, i see there's still a lot to learn on USA, but you guys can't understand how happy i am to see it growing, the imagines of the spiritual guides on the ladies's store made me giddy, we are finally recognizing who protects us!
If anyone is curious, search for "brazilian african religion, candomblé or umbanda" you'll see more of this!
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