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As ICE expands enforcement, undocumented practitioners of minority religions worry whether they will have time to secure their consecrated items or even be allowed to take them during deportation, highlighting concerns over religious freedom and immigrant rights.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: International Women’s Day is tomorrow, Florida bill advances to allow clergy in schools and TST responds, animal parts in Connecticut shared on social media alarms community, upcoming events and more.
Guest columnist Sandra Santiago-Pickett describes her path in the traditions of Santeria and Palo Mayombe as part of TWH’s Spotlight on Traditions series.
Manny Tejeda-Moreno reviews the role of the Orisha and Afro-Cuban spirituality in the new film starring Donald Glover and Rihanna, “Guava Island.”
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