Diaspora and Memory - New Orleans International Vodou Day Symposium

Join us for an engaging symposium exploring the profound wisdom, living traditions, and global influence of African Traditional Religions and their expressions across the African Diaspora. Presented in partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana’s Department of African American and Diaspora Studies, this full-day gathering brings together scholars, practitioners, and cultural leaders to share insights into the history, spiritual practices, and contemporary relevance of these sacred traditions.

Through presentations and dialogue, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from respected voices working at the intersection of spirituality, culture, scholarship, and community. The symposium offers a space for deeper understanding of the traditions that continue to shape healing, identity, and cultural resilience across the world.

Symposium Speakers

Dr. Kodi Roberts

Jean-Daniel Lafontant

Neg Mawon (Rodolphe Pierre Jr.)