For example, Our Lady of Charity — Cuba’s patron saint — blended with the golden deity Oshun ... who live in Cuba practice some version of Santeria or similar African-based religions.

Cuba’s patron saint, Our Lady of Charity, for example, blended with the golden deity, Oshun. “It would mix ... 70% in Cuba practice some version of Santeria or similar African-based religions.

Cuba’s patron saint, Our Lady of Charity, for example, blended with the golden deity, Oshun. “It would mix ... 70% in Cuba practice some version of Santeria or similar African-based religions.

Cuba’s patron saint, Our Lady of Charity, for example, blended with the golden deity, Oshun. “It would mix and mix … through this Catholic virgin, they would speak to their African saints ...

Oshun is the feminine spirit of fertility, and of water, the giver of all life. In Cuba, Yoruba theology is contained within Vodú, a variant of Santeria in which dance is incorporated into rituals.

The Afro-Latina author does this through the eyes of Yadira, a young girl who invites young readers along on a natural hair journey in Oshun and Me: A Story Of Love Snd Braids. It begins with the ...

Cuba’s patron saint, Our Lady of Charity, for example, blended with the golden deity, Oshun. “It would mix ... 70% in Cuba practice some version of Santeria or similar African-based religions.