contibution by Delma Rodríguez

In July 2007, the Diaspora Cultural Center presented its roundtable series “Living with the Orishas” with a focus on the Lukumí orisha Ogún. The discussion for the warrior orisha associated with metals and hard work, had a unique setting. Due to unexpected complications that arose at the spur of the moment, for this mighty orisha we had one panelist, Cameau Paul, who had been ordained to Ogún in 2005. And he represented his orisha by handling this situation with character and class. Continue reading →