Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Join us for a profound exploration of Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s The Conjuring of America, a journey that traces 400 years of Black women’s magic as a bridge to belonging. From enslaved Mammies and Voodoo Queens to Granny Midwives and textile weavers, Stewart reveals how these women preserved ancestral spiritual practices in secrecy, creating a "home" for the soul when the physical world offered no refuge.

Stewart demonstrates that conjure was never just "magic"—it was a vital bridge that shaped the fabric of American life. She reveals

In this discussion, we explore how conjure served as a persistent link to identity, proving that belonging is not something granted by laws, but something conjured through the courage to remain connected to one’s roots.

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