I would like to introduce you to Obatala, the Sky Father, the god who created the earth and formed the first humans.

This Black history month, I would like to highlight the importance of ancient Black religion and mythology.

Our history is more than just in the Americas, despite what the school system had me learn. Personally, in school, the only mythology I heard was Greek and Norse. I had to embark on my own knowledge quest to learn what my people in the past, and even some in the present, believe.

I think these rich and interesting stories are being buried.

Let’s dive in so you can meet some of the interesting characters, and experience some of the empowering stories that you've probably never heard of before.