‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Exploring the connections between Voodoo, Hoodoo and Christianity
The Blockbuster smash “Sinners” is a vampire horror film set in the backdrop of the Mississippi Delta during Jim Crow.
But Ryan Coogler’s latest film also opened up dialogue about African religions and traditions carried throughout the diaspora.
On the latest episode of the “It’s UATL” podcast, hosts Nedra Rhone, Najja Parker, DeAsia Paige and Brooke Leigh Howard talk to former AJC colleague and filmmaker Tyson Horne about African spirituality.
Horne discusses his spiritual journey with the group.
“I think the, for me, the most common difference is if a person’s religious, is if you go outside of their rules, (then) you’re doing it wrong,” Horne said.
“Being spiritual to me is that you’re open to things,” he said. “But you’re not bound to any one thing.”
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About the Author
Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
