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“ ‘l think the stigma at its root is racism,‘ Maldonado said. ‘The fact is that at its core [Santería] still remains an African religion and has its roots in Black religious practices both in Cuba and abroad.’ “
miamiherald.com
South Florida botánicas face gentrification, rising costs — and old religious stigma
South Florida botánicas, like the Wilton Manors shop, battle rising rents, storm damage and stigma while reinventing with online sales and community support.
