Welcome to Zero Week. This discussion sets the tone for how we learn together: grounded, respectful, and rooted in community care. ✅ Your Task (2 Parts) Part 1 — Your Main Post (300+ words) Watch the assigned video from our Rootwork Revival series, then post a reflection of at least 300 words that includes: -What stood out to you most (and why)? -What you learned, unlearned, or felt challenged by? -How the video connects to ancestral practices, Hoodoo/rootwork, cultural protection, and/or Black sovereignty? -One thoughtful question you’re left with (for the group). Part 2 — Peer Engagement (2 Replies, 100+ words each) Reply to at least two classmates with responses that are 100+ words each. Your replies should do at least one of the following: -Build on their idea with a deeper connection Offer another perspective (respectfully). -Ask a meaningful question that moves the conversation forward. -Add a relevant example from your lived experience (only what you’re comfortable sharing). 🧭 Community Standards (Read Before Posting) -Privacy is law: no screenshots, reposts, or sharing outside this community. -Consent first: do not share or reference someone else’s story outside this thread. -Education ≠ initiation: we’re here to learn history, ethics, and foundation—not expose family-only practices. -Use first name or alias if you prefer. 📝 Copy/Paste Template (Use This If Helpful) 1) My biggest takeaway was… (2–4 sentences) 2) What stood out and why… (1–2 paragraphs) 3) Connection to ancestry / rootwork / sovereignty… (1–2 paragraphs) 4) A question I’m sitting with is… (1–3 sentences) ⏳ Due By: January 3rd, 2026 11:59pm When you’re done, drop a 🖤 under your own post so I know you completed both parts.

Family, welcome to The Black Root Exchange. I want to open our first conversation with something simple, but powerful. Many of us didn’t just find this path — at some point, we felt a pull. Maybe it came through a grandmother who always knew things before they happened. Maybe there was someone in your family who “worked the root,” prayed a certain way, or kept certain traditions alive. Or maybe you weren’t raised in it at all, and rootwork, Hoodoo, or ancestral spirituality found you later in life — during a moment of crisis, healing, or awakening. There’s no right or wrong path here. So I’d love to hear from you: When did you first feel the pull of the ancestors? Was rootwork something passed down to you, or something you had to rediscover? What brought you to this space? Share what you’re comfortable sharing. Listen with respect. This is about connection, not comparison. Looking forward to building community together.

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The chapter on the history of Hoodoo dives deep into the origins of this powerful spiritual practice, tracing its roots back to the era of slavery and its evolution within the African-American diaspora. We explore how Hoodoo, often conflated with Voodoo, has remained a closed practice, preserving its sacred traditions within the community. The chapter highlights the attempted gentrification and colonization of Hoodoo while also shedding light on its vital role as a holistic healthcare system for those who couldn't access or trust conventional medicine. This chapter is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of Hoodoo, Voodoo, spirituality, and cultural resilience.