Hi Y'all!

I'm ABD in my PhD in cultural anthropology where I'm working with Haitian Vodou practitioners in Haiti and the diaspora. As part of my comprehensive exams and dissertation research I've read up quite a lot on the African diaspora in the Caribbean obviously with a focus on Haiti and religious practices. I'm happy to chat about the revolution, how Vodou has changed/adapted within Haiti, general Haitian history, and larger discussions of African diasporas in Caribbean.

I also spent some time in the Maya Deren archives so if anyone wants to know about her journal entries while in Haiti and her discussions with Joseph Campbell regarding her research I'm happy to share!

My MA thesis was on Vodou in New Orleans so I'm also happy to chat about Marie Laveau, the connections between Haiti & NOLA, and African traditions in Louisiana.

Please note that while I'm happy to talk at length about Vodou I am not here to give religious or spiritual advice.

EDIT: Thanks everyone! I have to go pick up the little one from daycare. But I will try to get to some of the remaining questions tonight and tomorrow. This was fun and I hope to continue the conversation!