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Eyes Of The Rainbow - a documentary film with Assata Shakur
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Eyes Of The Rainbow - a documentary film with Assata Shakur

"Like most poor people in the United States, I have no voice. The Black press and the progressive media, as well as Black civil rights organizations, have historically played an essential role in the struggle for social justice. We should continue and expand that tradition. We should create media outlets that help to educate our people and our children, and not annihilate their minds. I am only one woman. I own no TV stations or radio stations or newspapers. But I believe that people need to be educated as to what is going on and to understand the connection between the news media and the instruments of repression in America. All I have are my voice, my spirit and the will to tell the truth. But I sincerely ask those of you in the Black media, t hose of you in the progressive media and those of you who believe in truth and freedom to publish my story.' -Assata Shakur The Eyes of the Rainbow Assata Shakur and Oya (used with permission from the producers) An English language documentary by the independent video group Imagines del Caribe Gloria Rolando, Director: Havana, Cuba Video, color, 47 min, 1997 Director of Photography: Raul Rodriguez, Jose M. Riera Script and Director: Gloria Rolando Assistant Director: Tony Romero "Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya, goddess of the ancestors, of war, of the cemetery and of the rainbow. Gloria Rolando on "Eyes of the Rainbow": "In the struggle of the African American people, many women's voices in the past and the present have always called for social justice, women who throughout the years have shown integrity and firmness in their principles. For this reason, "The Eyes of the Rainbow" is dedicated to all women who struggle for a better world. One of those voices that already forms a part of the history of the African American people is that of Assata Shakur. In the documentary "The Eyes of the Rainbow," she recounts aspects of her path as relentless warrior. We are able to create a meeting with Assata Shakur through the symbols of AfroCuban culture, which offer us beautiful songs evoking the ancestors. Representations of the Yoruba warrior orishas such as Oya and Ochosi support the discourse of this story, which also has its moments of poetry and tenderness as in the dance of Oshun, through which is illustrated Assata's decision to become mother while still in prison. The blues interpreted by Junius Williams and his "Magic Harp," the songs of Sweet Honey in the Rocks, and the Cuban group "Vocal Baobab" give a special stamp to this valiant testimony which defines the spirit of struggle in the African American woman." Assistant Director: Antonio Romero Special performances: * Grupo Vocal Baobab * Sweet Honey in the Rock * Danza Nacional de Cuba * Junius Williams and the Magic Harp
UNDERSTANDING LEVELS and HIERARCHY🧗🏽 in ORISHA TRADITION
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UNDERSTANDING LEVELS and HIERARCHY🧗🏽 in ORISHA TRADITION

#Orisa #Diaspora #Isese @Adunolatheoracle TERMINOLOGIES: Ilé: A Spiritual house or sect of Orisha community consisting of a leader, elders, and their students in Orisa tradition. Aleyo: An uninitiated person or someone that doesn’t practice Orisa tradition. Also an uninitiated (Uncrowned) devotee of Orisa. Aborisha: A term that usually means devotee of Orisa. Can include Aleyos that have Warrior Orishas: Esu Elegba, and Ogun, Ochosi icon. Some debate whether an Aleyo can be called Aborisa. Egbe: Means Group. Diff from the term “Egbe Orun” which means one’s soul group or heavenly mates. Lineage: In the Orisha communities, this means the spiritual lineage from where your own Ile of elders began. One’s spiritual Ancestry in Orisa based on who crowned the person’s Orisa. Godparent: Your spiritual mentor in Orisa tradition. Most often it’s the person that crowded your Orisa and who you receive Orisa from, get readings and cleansings from. This applies to Ifa as well (Oluwo). “Godparent is more of a diaspora term to describe your main spiritual teacher. Isésé: Traditional Orisa practice from Nigeria. Diaspora: Afro Latino, Caribbean, and Afro American Orisa traditions. Elekes: CONSECRATED Orisa beaded necklaces received in an in person ceremony for protection. Hand of Ifa: Icofa (females), Awo Faca (males) a ceremony officiated by Ifa Priests (Iyanifas and Babalawos) that gives a person one hand of Orunmila’s mystery for destiny, protection, and devotee-ship. Warriors: A ceremony that includes the reception of the male Orishas Esu, Ogun pot with Ochosi icon, and often Osun the Metal bird. (Not Oshun, spelled Osun I’m Yoruba.. the female Orisha. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY POP QUIZ https://youtu.be/6zH6QOP98HU HOW TO FIND YOUR GUARDIAN ORISHA https://youtu.be/TsGtesTBjHE MY PATH TO PRIESTESSHOOD https://youtu.be/6DkKmCZEX7M BEFORE YOU BECOME A PRIEST https://youtu.be/cZOSyW4CoGY
The Orisha Tradition: An African Worldview - Virtual Workshop
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The Orisha Tradition: An African Worldview - Virtual Workshop

DONATE HERE: https://cccadi.kindful.com/ Spirituality is one of CCCADI’s core lines of work. Over the past four decades, CCCADI has redirected the narrative around sacred African-based traditions, and has amplified scholars’ voices who educate the public about the beauty and sanctity of these belief systems. On October 1st at 7pm, Elder Priestess of Yemaya and presenter, Angela Fontanez will be leading The Orisha Tradition: An African Worldview introductory workshop about the traditions that survived the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and flourished throughout the world. Angela Fontanez, an Elder Priestess of Yemaya and the workshop’s presenter, will intertwine the video’s interviews with scholars and practitioners with performances as well. The workshop will also elaborate on Fontanez’s own commentary about the traditions that survived the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and flourished throughout the world. __________________________________________________________________ Suggested Reading and Other Resources by Angela Fontanez: Books by John Mason: - Four New World Yoruba Rituals - Black Gods and Orisha Studies in the New World - Books by Robert Farris Thompson - Flash of the Spirit - Black Gods and Kings - Books by Marta Moreno Vega - Altar of my Soul - When the Spirits Dance Mambo Other Resources eleda.org: wealth of info, classes, events Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc-- Google this name for Supreme Court Case won re: Yoruba Religion and much more
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