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.
Community Forum Recording
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.
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 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.
Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and Access in Psychedelic Medicine – Edited by Monnica T. Williams, PhD, and Bia Labate, PhD
Video Resources
Race Relations, Psychedelics and the need for Empathy in a Racist Society — Darron T. Smith, Ph.D.
Chacruna Debunks 6 Racist Myths from the Psychedelic Community — Dr. Monnica Williams, Ph.D., Darron Smith, Ph.D., Dr. NiCole Buchanan, Ph.D., and Cristie Strongman
Are Black People and Queer People Allowed to Trip? — Allyne Andrade, LL.M
Shaping our Future: Ensuring equity and access in the psychedelic renaissance – DarronT. Smith, , Ph.D., Monnica T. Williams, , Ph.D., NiCole Buchanan, , Ph.D., Stephanie Michael Stewart, Ph.D., and Joseph McCowan, Ph.D.
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.
