Latin America
Haitian Gang Massacres Elderly Vodou practitioners
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At least 180 elderly, many of whom were Vodou practitioners, were massacred in Haiti over the weekend because a gang leader believed they were causing his son’s illness.
Editorial
“They’re eating the cats” is a lie with a long history, and Pagans should be concerned
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TWH’s Editor-in-Chief, Manny Moreno, responds to the claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are abducting and eating the pets of other residents. The baseless claim has deep roots in racism, xenophobia, and religious intolerance, and has been levied against practitioners of Vodou and modern Paganism.
News
Disney ride reportedly cleansed of Voodoo connections
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The newly converted, long-troubled, and now re-themed flume ride at Walt Disney World has reportedly been cleansed of New Orleans Voodoo references to appease Christian guests.
Africa
Mami Wata statue unveiled in New Orleans
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Replacing a statue of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee, Simone Leigh’s new sculpture, Sentinel (Mami Wata), whose aspects are found in many African Diasporic Religions.
Paganism
Pagan Community Notes: Philly Pagan Pride Day attendees “Rick-rolled” protesters, impacts of Hurricane Dorian, and more!
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Philly Pagan Pride Day attendees “Rick-rolled” protesters, the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, How you can help the Bahamas and much more!