“I look at the world, and I just see the fabric of the world… I just see this as being a part of the fabric of the world. And so I’m grateful,” Adeyemi tells Nerdist. “I’m grateful to play a part with ...

Earl White is a Kansas-born priest of the African religion called Ifa. He talks about the origin and philosophies of Ifa and his personal journey in the faith. And now, from teaching religion to the ...

My mom and I were inseparable. When she died, I didn’t know where to turn for her wisdom, solace, and companionship. But as I’ve lived with my grief, I’ve realized there are many ways I can stay in ...

William Ross saved his money, put his life on hold and went to Cuba this month. But he wasn’t visiting family or seeking a vacation. The Phoenix resident traveled to become a high priest. Ross, who ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X They gathered in a clearing by a stream in Baltimore County one chilly early-spring day, some in ...

Tomi Adeyemi has brought the gods back and, to be honest, she is a goddess herself. As a 23-year-old, the Nigerian-American author, speaker, and fashionista broke open the doors for Afro-fantasy books ...