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Hoodoo, Slaves, African American Culture, and Christianity
Hoodoo, also known as conjure or rootwork, is a traditional African American folk magic system that has deep roots in our culture, particularly in the history of enslaved African Americans. Slaves were not allowed to practice their traditional religions and were forced to convert to Christianity, but they found a way to hold on to their spiritual heritage by blending traditional African beliefs and practices with Christianity. This blend is known as Hoodoo. In this essay, we will explore how hoodoo, slaves, African American culture, and Christianity are interconnected.