Though often linked to Black diasporas and Indigenous culture, honoring ancestors is deeply rooted in American culture.
Fiona André
Fiona André is an author with Religion News Service.
The United States Department of War Rapid Response X account on Sept. 7 posted a clip showing military personnel completing outdoor training as the words of Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, nor dismayed. For the Lord your God is with you, wherever you go” — faded into the screen.