Tracey E. Hucks Livres

The narrative follows Nana Oseijeman Adefunmi's quest for identity in 1930s and 1940s Detroit, highlighting his evolution as an artist and religious leader. Adefunmi co-founded significant cultural and religious institutions like Shango Temple and Oyotunji African Village, which redefined African American spirituality by blending Yoruba traditions with local practices. This movement not only fostered a sense of community among African Americans but also connected them to a broader global context of Yoruba heritage and religious expression.

The book delves into the historical repression of African religious practices in Trinidad, focusing on Obeah and Yoruba-Orisa from colonial times to the present. It highlights how these religions were criminalized yet persisted through unique expressions of identity and resistance. Volume I specifically documents the persecution faced by practitioners of Obeah, utilizing a variety of sources to illustrate the societal fears and legal ramifications surrounding these practices. It also emphasizes the efforts of those accused to reclaim their cultural heritage and spiritual identities amidst oppression.

Tracey E. Hucks traces the history of the repression of Obeah practitioners in colonial Trinidad.