Osain's Children (part 2/2): Interviews with Six Healers of the African Diaspora

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For more info on Ekere's herbal work: http://thesagehoney.wordpress.com Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie interviews healers of African descent as part of her "Osain's Children" project. This clip features excerpts from interviews with: Dinah Veeris, Baba Rahsan Abdul Hakim, Tioma Allison, Yonnette Fleming, Dr. Kamau Kokayi and Stephanie Rose Bird. These interviews are sponsored by Queens Council on the Arts. About Osain's Children: In Nigerian cosmology Osain is the master herbalist. He knows the healing secrets of all the plants in the forest; he knows the cures to the illnesses in his community. What relevance does Osain hold for us in our fast paced, modern lives? Osain's Children is about the healers among us, the medicines growing on our blocks and in our backyards, the healing spices in our kitchens and the many ways we can use herbs to improve our health. About Ekere: Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie is a poet, writer, educator and the author of "Mother Nature: Thoughts on Nourishing Your Body, Mind and Spirit During Pregnancy and Beyond." As a child, she was introduced to natural healing, yoga, and meditation by her mother. The births of her daughters, Serene and Joy-Shanti, inspired Ekere to delve more deeply into natural healing; she recently completed a three year herbal apprenticeship with Robin Rose Bennett, much of Ekere's work is connected to embracing the healing traditions of her ancestors. (http://www.ekeretallie.com)