Podcast appearances and mentions of Michele E Lee

Continuting our Black Herbalist Voices series, host Sarah Holmes interviews Michele E. Lee, author of Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traiditonal African-American Healing. Ms. Lee shares some of her process in writing this book; taking oral histories from elders, transcribing hours of recordings and writing a comprehensive herbal. She also shares some remedies as we discuss health and healing. The work this book embodies goes well beyond an mere herbal, it records and celebrate important Black history. Fund drive. Follow The Herbal Highway on Facebook and Instagram @theherbalhighway. The post Black Herbalist Voices: Michele Lee – February 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

In some parts of the world, traditional herbal remedies are the norm.  When we  think of natural remedies we tend to think of older generations living in remote areas, in far away  countries,  with little access to modern healthcare.  We rarely think about the ancient medicinal plants that might exist in our very own cities. On today's episode we look at plant and herb medicines through the lens of Michele E. Lee the author of Working The Roots.  

In some parts of the world, traditional herbal remedies are the norm.  When we  think of natural remedies we tend to think of older generations living in remote areas, in far away  countries,  with little access to modern healthcare.  We rarely think about the ancient medicinal plants that might exist in our very own cities. On today's episode we look at plant and herb medicines through the lens of Michele E. Lee the author of Working The Roots.  

In some parts of the world, traditional herbal remedies are the norm.  When we  think of natural remedies we tend to think of older generations living in remote areas, in far away  countries,  with little access to modern healthcare.  We rarely think about the ancient medicinal plants that might exist in our very own cities. On today's episode we look at plant and herb medicines through the lens of Michele E. Lee the author of Working The Roots.  

On episode 66 of the podcast we’re going to talk about witches. Why? Because there is a growing number of women who are practicing witchcraft in the United States.  And because this is America, there is a racial divide in this increasingly popular witching community. Apparently, Black witches and white witches just can’t get along. Cries of cultural appropriation, questions of who gets to call themselves a witch, and how witches are portrayed in popular media are all discussions that are happening in the witching world and they are all discussions that require a multiracial perspective.  They are also discussions that require an understanding and knowledge of the multicultural roots of witchcraft in America. That is why I’m so excited to have Via Hedera as my guest for today’s show. Via is a sculptor, folklore enthusiast, writer and occult practitioner operating a blog dedicated to folkloric witchcraft in the Americas, modern animism and sacred art. Growing up in a multicultural and spiritually diverse community, she dedicates her time to the study of traditional witchcraft practices, ancestor veneration, and all things magical. Via is also the author of  the just released book, Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience and she is an expert in the multicultural history of witchcraft and witchlore in the United States. It’s a history that includes African, Indigenous and European cultures and it is fascinating. If you never stopped to think how witchcraft, magic and spirituality were part of the fabric of this country, prepare to have your mind blown. During our conversation, Via explains the multicultural roots of American witchlore, how her own multiracial background inspired her to investigate magic, folklore and witchcraft, and who gets to call themselves a witch in America today. Warning, I think I use the word "fascinating" at least 10 times over the course of this episode and I apologize in advance, but have a listen and you'll see, the whole show really is fascinating.   Literary Links from the Show What I'm Reading Now: Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge The delicious novel that sparked my interest in the multicultural roots of witchcraft in America: The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow   Multicultural Witchcraft Resources To keep up with Via Hedera, or to order one of her statues like the ones pictured in the image above, visit her blog, ViaHedera.com Grab a copy of Via's book Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience either on Amazon or on Bookshop.org Books that Via recommended to further your journey into witchcraft Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals Working the Roots by Michele E. Lee Healing with Herbs and Rituals: A Mexican tradition Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition  Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston How to Fight White Supremacy In light of the recent increase of violence against Asian Americans, I promised to share some books specifically meant to help white people dismantle white supremacy. Here are some options that come highly recommended. If you don't think you need these books yourself, buy one for a friend. 1. Me and White Supremacy 2. How to Be an Anti-Racist 3. Lies My Teacher Told Me 4. An Indigenous People's History of the United States 5. What White People Can Do Next  MAMP Podcast Episodes to Listen to Help You Fight White Supremacy Don't Be Racist, Use Your Voice  Don't Be Racist, Decolonize Your Mind  Don't Be Racist, Take Action  Way to Support the Podcast Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Tell your book-loving friends about the podcast  Do your online book shopping on the MAMP bookstore. You'll find the books of all of our guests, plus a curated collection of multicultural books for adults and children.     

I recently reviewed a terrific book called, Working The Roots - 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing by Michele E. Lee. During this time of unintentional pausing, we have become food-focused. From growing what we can in our own yards to even remembering what roots, leaves, and herbs were traditionally used to heal our bodies. The ancestors have always know how to tap into nature when resources were unavailable or lean. It is a terrific book that will bring back memories of discussions with the Elders. I posted this on my blog. John Manirakiza is a man we need to know and watch, right here in the DMV. The Heritage Food Project at the University of the District of Columbia is being recognized for the good programs they are growing. Connecting the immigrant community with the foods they were accustomed to eating in their homeland is such a good thing. The outreach that this program is doing, not only at UDC but in the DMV community is a wonderful thing. As John continually spreads his net of goodness to meet the needs of the community, I wanted to share a conversation I had with him recently. Follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter:@cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court If you live in the DMV and want to know what's happening locally and in our gardens, follow the collaborative podcast by two garden communicators, Peggy Riccio and Teresa Speight. To garden fanatics talking about real gardening as it occurs right in our own yards!! Check out Gardens 'n Plants In the meantime...Get outside and garden, Teri, Cottage In The Court

Welcome to Episode 4 of Medicine Cypher where we interview our incredible friend and mentor Michele Elizabeth Lee, author of "Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing". A native of Oakland, Michele was raised in a family of traditional healers from the South. She's worked for over 30 years in the integrated arts field as an artist, curator, administrator, educator, and writer. She currently lives and works in Oakland, where she teaches art in a public school. In this episode Black Folk Medicine Being on your hustle Preventative healthcare Oral traditions, treasures of stories Chalk & clay as medicinal detox Herbs for survival Cod liver oil as a superfood Growing up in the art world Artist residencies in indigenous communities Pushing the visual dialogue Queen Quet, Gullah nation Earth systems update We are immortal 1750- connections of pre industrial period when CO2 began rising Bearing witness to change Global warming & environmental degradation Adaptogenic herbs and plants for daily flushing, detox, fortification and resilient health ​ Featured Plant Ally: Castor (Rinicus Communis) ​ Resources and Links: workingtheroots.blogspot.com hannahmayree.com blackbanjoreclamationproject.org queenquet.com ​ Music: all music in this episode by Hannah Mayree ​ Shout Outs: Michele E. Lee George Peterson Jr.

What is Nichiren Buddhism, what is SGI, and why are so many people part of it? In this episode, Tay gives her birthday + life updates, gets into Nichiren Buddhist and SGI history, argues against the misuses of “everything happens for a reason” while still acknowledging spiritual roots being everywhere, and offers a Conjure storytelling of the Wadastick Man, as written by Michele E. Lee, author of Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing. **the music featured does not belong to this podcast.

In this episode I give my initial impressions of Sister Michele E. Lee’s book Working the Roots: 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing.