Millennial Latinxs Reconnect with Ancestral Wisdom

Dr. Lauren Frances Guerra and Stephen R. DiTrolio Coakley get to the roots of the matter

Photo: Luz Mendoza

Photo: Luz Mendoza

 
 

In this Open Plaza Podcast, Stephen Rocco DiTrolio talks to Dr. Lauren Frances Guerra about how millennial Latinxs attempt to decolonize their spiritual lives through Curanderismo, Santería, and Brujería. Young Latinxs have rediscovered and reconnected with ancestral wisdom through a broad range of spiritual practices. While many Latinxs feel a continued sense of ambivalence towards organized religion, the desire for spiritual connection and community remains. This movement highlights the complexity and syncretic nature of Latinx faith.


 
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