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In Black Communities, Homegoing Rituals Honor the Dead and the Living Through a Blend of African and Christian Traditions

Jan 31, 2023 | Community, Family, Grief

By Brittiny Moore Whether at a small church, or one that seats thousands, Black funerals – or homegoing celebrations – are expressions of mourning that honor Black life, love, and community. Homegoing celebrations are a fixture in Black communities, and elaborate and...

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