A Vital Matters Perspective: Inate and Ever Present Divinity and Empowerment

Inate and Ever Present Divinity and Empowerment

Jahsun Edmonds reflects on the inherent strength, joy, and resilience present within individuals, particularly children. He draws inspiration from pop culture and talks about how it pertains to identity and legacy; and how one can communicate these ideas using relatable concepts like superheroes and the Orisha.

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Jahsun Edmonds headshot

Jahsun

Edmonds

Adjunct Professor of Africana Studies at California State University Dominguez Hills

Ifa Priest (Babalawo)

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