Banning Black Gods: Law and Religions of the African Diaspora

by Danielle N Boaz and Danielle N. Boaz

Book Overview

Banning Black Gods is a global examination of the legal challenges faced by adherents of the most widely practiced African-derived religions in the twenty-first century, including Santeria/Lucumi, Haitian Vodou, Candombl , Palo Mayombe, Umbanda, Islam, Rastafari, Obeah, and Voodoo. Examining court cases, laws, human rights reports, and related materials, Danielle N. Boaz argues that restrictions on African diaspora religious freedom constitute...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271094524
• ISBN13: 9780271094526
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"