A broom was then placed on the ground ... Its colors represent ideals: black for spiritual strength and maturity; red for blood, political passion and strength; blue for peace, love and harmony ...

To protect themselves, Black southerners would spend the afternoon sweeping away their family’s footprints from their yard. Joy said brooms have always been an ubiquitous part of Hoodoo.

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: At least once a week, usually on Sunday, I grab an old, red broom from the front yard and sweep the front porch. The broom is showing its age.