Who's Who in Hoodoo History
Price
$150
Duration
251 lessons, work at your own pace
About the Course
This course is meant to be a celebration of our ancestors - the ones whose legacy resides in the magick we live every day. It is meant to be a course of homage, honor, and inspiration. It is meant to reveal the diverse cast of characters from whose knowledge and skills are still found in the fluid, living folk traditions we practice. By the grace of God, we benefit from their lives and struggles, their wisdom and mistakes.
Learning about historical practitioners in Hoodoo history is crucial for preserving African American and Southern folk traditions, recognizing cultural influences, and understanding Hoodoo's development. It's essential to appreciate the contributions of these figures in providing healing, protection, and guidance to their communities, which helps us contextualize modern practices and dispel misconceptions. Studying the who's who in Hoodoo history corrects inaccuracies, inspires practitioners, and fosters a sense of community among those interested in this tradition. Overall, this knowledge ensures the preservation of cultural heritage, connects us to our roots, and empowers us to appreciate the richness of Hoodoo.
Your Instructor
Denise Alvarado
Denise Alvarado was born and raised in the unique culture of New Orleans, Louisiana and has studied indigenous healing traditions from a personal and academic perspective for over four decades. Denise is a member of the American Anthropological Association, the Association of Indigenous Anthropologists, and the Association of Latina/o & Latinx Anthropologists. She is the author of Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits and Hoodoo Saints, The Magic of Marie Laveau, The Conjurer's Guide to St. Expedite, Editor in Chief of Hoodoo & Conjure magazine, Journal of American Rootwork and Gumbo Ya Ya, and over twenty books that focus on folk magic traditions of the American South. Her provocative artwork has been featured on several television shows including National Geographic's Taboo, The Originals, and Blue Bloods. Denise is a rootworker and tradition-keeper, a spiritual artist, and a teacher of Southern indigenous folkways.