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Juju Bae Book Talk -- SOLD OUT

  • Sideshow Gallery 2219 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL, 60647 United States (map)

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Sideshow Gallery Presents: In Conversation with Juju Bae.

Join us for a book talk, Q&A and book signing in celebration of "The Book of Juju", Juju Bae's first book!

In her debut book, podcaster, priestess, and all-around badass witch Juju Bae teaches you how to connect with your ancestors, as well as how to create a spiritual practice that respectfully incorporates their wisdom while remaining uniquely yours. It’s also the story of the necessity and vitality of Black spirituality, from the Yoruba pantheon of Ifa to the freedom-fighting origins of Black American Hoodoo. You will learn:

  • History: An overview of Africana Spirituality in the United States and beyond, including information on ATRs (African Traditional Religions) like Ifa and ADRs (African Diasporan/Derived Religions) such as Hoodoo.

  • Altar-building: How to create and incorporate a place to venerate and commune with your ancestors, including a guide to offerings and prayers.

  • Ritual: Practices you can use to cleanse yourself and your space and attract prosperity and protection, while safely opening the channels of communication with your ancestral spirits.

  • Dos and Don’ts: Tips from a spiritual practitioner on how to speak to spirits, craft the right questions for personal divination, and recognize and interpret Spirit’s advice and wisdom.

By reading this book, you are taking steps to uncover your spiritual self and gain the tools to access the wisdom of your past, to better navigate your present and future.

Juju Bae, also known as Osunfunmilola, is an Osun Priest and prominent figure renowned for her roles as a media personality, ancestral healer, and author. Through her acclaimed iHeartRadio nominated, Best Spirituality Podcast “A Little Juju Podcast,” she serves as an educator and interviewer, exploring Black history and spirituality alongside expert guests. Her work creates an invaluable archive of Black thought and empowers millions to reconnect with their ancestral traditions. Beyond her podcast, Juju Bae is a captivating speaker, frequently participating in panels and hosting live events nationwide. She contributed significantly to cultural discourse through collaborations like the “I Support Black Women” campaign in 2021 with Virgil Abloh/Off-White. She currently stars in the GLAAD Award-nominated Hulu’s docuseries “Living for the Dead,” as the resident healer solidifying her reputation as a luminary bridging history, spirituality, and oration. In Summer 2024, Juju Bae will release her first book, “The Book of Juju,” which focuses on ancestral veneration as a tool for healing and liberation. Juju Bae holds a BA in Psychology from Spelman College.

Conversation moderated by Jetzi Calvin

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