“Without women both out there in the foreground and behind the scenes there would be no Vodun Days, nor voodoo. They are ...

Locals dressed in traditional costumes dance to celebrate the Vodun Days, in Ouidah, Benin, Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by Seraphin ...

Until her death 85 years ago on January 13, 1940, Matilda was the last surviving passenger on the last-ever slave ship bound ...

Over in Benin the country is celebrating three days of Vodun as a way to reclaim the country's cultural identity ...

For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days - a celebration of the region's long spiritual traditions.

Mingle with the Mayor, a monthly program that gives the community a chance to speak with Mayor Brandon Sakbun, will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Grand Traverse Pie Company. The goal of ...