Brandon Jerrod

Name: Brandon Jerrod
Age: 33
Location: Dallas, TX
Religious Practice: Hoodoo

ATR Profile Narrative: Brandon is a 33-year-old nonbinary queer Hoodoo practitioner who resides and practices in Dallas. They explain how they have been provided with safety, power, and solace through their ATR practice. Brandon’s practice shows up in their daily lives in many forms. Some that they have explained are offerings, songs, and check-ins. Brandon’s advice to those who are interested in practicing ATR is to begin by developing a relationship with your ancestors. They explain how through this practice, they have been able to come to understand that they do not solely live in a vacuum. As a queer individual who has connected with queer ancestors, they feel proud that Brandon can live and love out loud. This has allowed them a certain peace of mind. They also explain how through ATR they have come to be reminded that their lineage does not start with slavery. They recommend that those unknowns reveal themselves and keep up a consistent regimen where you can check into your own space. They believe that this will guide you towards the right path/religion that you will need to subscribe to, to embark on your journey. Brandon explains that no matter where you go it will always start with your ancestors.