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Black History Month Resources

February 4, 2025

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Chacruna promotes reciprocity in the psychedelic community, and supports the protection of sacred plants and cultural traditions. We advance psychedelic justice through curating critical conversations and uplifting the voices of women, queer people, Indigenous peoples, people of color, and the Global South in the field of psychedelic science.

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Black History Month has long been an opportunity to recognize the contributions, struggles, and resilience of Black communities in the United States. However, as efforts to cancel this commemoration gain momentum, it is more important than ever to reaffirm that Black history is American history—and it will not be erased. At Chacruna, we are committed to shedding light on systemic inequalities within the psychedelic movement and amplifying the voices of Black and racialized individuals who have been integral to this history. This collection of videos and articles provides valuable resources for understanding the ongoing challenges of racial discrimination, advocating for equity and inclusion, and ensuring that the psychedelic movement truly reflects the diverse communities it serves.

From Chacruna Community Forums

Racism, implicit bias and microaggressions in psychedelics: A call to action — Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., ABPP, NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D. and Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

From Chacruna Conferences

Race Relations, Psychedelics and the need for Empathy in a Racist Society — Darron T. Smith, Ph.D.

Are Black People and Queer People Allowed to Trip? — Allyne Andrade, LL.M.

From Chacruna Chronicles

People of Color Making a Difference in Psychedelic Healing

People of Color Making a Difference in Psychedelic Healing – Chacruna Institute

Rediscovering Our Ancestral Roots of Exploration

Rediscovering Our Ancestral Roots of Exploration – Joseph McCowan, Psy.D.

Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions

Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions – Edited by Sonya Faber, Ph.D., Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., and Bia Labate, Ph.D.

Chacruna Debunks 6 Racist Myths from the Psychedelic Community

Chacruna Debunks 6 Racist Myths from the Psychedelic Community — Dr. Monnica Williams, Dr. Darron Smith, Dr. NiCole Buchanan, and Cristie Strongman

Towards an Ethos of Equity and Inclusion in the Psychedelic Movement

Towards an Ethos of Equity and Inclusion in the Psychedelic Movement – Genesee Herzberg, PsyD, Kat Conour, LMFT, Jason Butler, Ph.D., Amy Emerson, Liana Sananda Gillooly, Veronika Gold, Mellody Hayes, MD, Lia Mix, MS, MFT, and Eric Sienknecht, Psy.D.

Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and Access in Psychedelic Medicine

Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and Access in Psychedelic Medicine – Edited by Monnica T. Williams, PhD, and Bia Labate, PhD

13 Steps for Promoting Access and Inclusion in Psychedelic Science

Thirteen Steps for Promoting Access and Inclusion in Psychedelic Science: You Say You Value Diversity? Here’s How to Prove It! — Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D.

Hate & Social Media in Psychedelic Spaces

Hate & Social Media in Psychedelic Spaces – Bia Labate, Ph.D. and NiCole T. Buchanan, Ph.D.

Why Psychedelic Science Should Pay Speakers and Trainers of Color

Why Psychedelic Science Should Pay Speakers and Trainers of Color – NiCole Buchanan, Ph.D.

Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws

Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws – Ayanna Bell Ph.D.

Navigating Everyday Struggles: The Journey of People of Color Confronting Racial Microaggressions

Navigating Everyday Struggles: The Journey of People of Color Confronting Racial Microaggressions — Sonya Faber Ph.D.

The Roots of Radicalization: Understanding the Power of Discrimination

The Roots of Radicalization: Understanding the Power of Discrimination — Sonya Faber Ph.D.

The Heart of Activism: Understanding Support for Black Lives Matter

The Heart of Activism: Understanding Support for Black Lives Matter — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Unlocking Bias: Racial Inequity in Psychological Science

Unlocking Bias: Racial Inequity in Psychological Science — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Bad Faith.

Bad Faith — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Serving Stereotypes, Ignoring Realities: Bias in Mental Health Provision for Black Communities

Serving Stereotypes, Ignoring Realities: Bias in Mental Health Provision for Black Communities — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Unveiling Trauma Beyond the Norm: The OBTSI Shines a Light on Oppression-Based Traumatic Stress

Unveiling Trauma Beyond the Norm: The OBTSI Shines a Light on Oppression-Based Traumatic Stress — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Navigating Race and Privilege in Classroom Discussions: Empowering Voices and Fostering Equity

Navigating Race and Privilege in Classroom Discussions: Empowering Voices and Fostering Equity – Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Healing the Healers: Addressing Race and Privilege in Psychotherapy

Healing the Healers: Addressing Race and Privilege in Psychotherapy — Sonya Faber, Ph.D.

Amber Senter on Queer Black Spaces in Cannabis Entrepreneurship, Disco Joints, and the Importance of a Patient-First Approach

Amber Senter on Queer Black Spaces in Cannabis Entrepreneurship, Disco Joints, and the Importance of a Patient-First Approach — Ali McGhee, Ph.D.

Why Black People Should Embrace Psychedelic Healing: Reclaiming Our Cultural Birthright

Why Black People Should Embrace Psychedelic Healing: Reclaiming Our Cultural Birthright — Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., ABPP.

Art by Karina Álvarez

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