About this Event
Ancestral Pathways: An Introduction to ATRs
with Shantrelle P. Lewis
Description:
What does it mean to return to the source?
Join us at Adanne Bookshop for Ancestral Pathways: An Introduction to African Traditional Religions (ATRs), a grounding and thought-provoking session led by Shantrelle P. Lewis.
This workshop offers an entry point into the spiritual systems that have guided African communities for generations, long before colonization and displacement. Rooted in ancestry, nature, and community, ATRs invite us to reconsider what we’ve been taught about spirituality and reconnect with deeper ways of knowing.
In this session, we will explore:
- What African Traditional Religions are (and what they are not)
- The role of ancestors, spirit, and community
- The impact of colonization on spiritual practices
- How ATRs continue to live and evolve across the diaspora
- Book Included: African Religions: A Very Short Introduction
Who this is for:
- Those curious about ATRs
- Those seeking deeper cultural and spiritual understanding
- Those interested in reconnecting with ancestral knowledge
- Anyone ready to learn in a respectful, grounded space
What to expect:
- A guided, introductory lecture + discussion
- Space for reflection and questions
- A community-centered learning environment
Please note:
This is a sacred and respectful learning space. We ask all participants to come with openness, curiosity, and care.
About the Facilitator:
Shantrelle P. Lewis is a curator, cultural historian, and scholar whose work explores memory, spirituality, and the African diaspora. Her work creates space for deeper engagement with Black cultural traditions and histories.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adanne Bookshop, 115 Ralph Avenue, brooklyn, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 44.52
