Health & Healing
Restore the Whole Being
Healing for the body, mind and spirit — rooted in African and Diaspora traditions of natural medicine, sacred nutrition, movement and emotional wellness. Reclaim the wisdom that kept our ancestors whole.
Wellness Path
Ancestral & Herbal Medicine
Plant medicine and healing traditions carried from the continent through the Diaspora.
Traditional African Medicine
A grounding overview of Africa's ancient, holistic healing systems — herbalism, spiritual practice and locally-sourced medicinal plants passed down through generations.
Visit resourceBlack & African American Herbal Resources
A rich, curated library of books, teachers and traditions in Black and African American herbalism and rootwork.
Visit resourceAfrican American Herbalism
An essay series on the deep roots of African American plant medicine and its survival through the Diaspora.
Visit resourceAmerican Herbalists Guild
A professional body for herbalists — directories, education and standards for those pursuing serious herbal study.
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Mind, Spirit & Emotional Wellness
Culturally-rooted mental health, trauma healing and spiritual care.
Therapy for Black Girls
A mental wellness platform for Black women and girls — a therapist directory, podcast and community making healing accessible and culturally safe.
Visit resourceThe Loveland Foundation
Financial assistance for therapy for Black women and girls through the Loveland Therapy Fund.
Visit resourceBlack Men Heal
Free and accessible mental health treatment and community for men of color.
Visit resourceDr. Joy DeGruy — Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
The work of Dr. Joy DeGruy on intergenerational trauma and the path to healing the enduring injury of enslavement.
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Food as Medicine & Nutrition
The African Heritage way of eating — food as the first medicine.
The African Heritage Diet
A heritage-based way of eating rooted in the healthy culinary traditions of the African Diaspora — greens, roots, tubers, beans, whole grains and vibrant plant foods.
Visit resourceAfrican Heritage Diet Pyramid
A simple visual guide to eating in the ancestral tradition — what to enjoy daily, weekly and occasionally.
Visit resourceA Taste of African Heritage (Course)
A cooking and nutrition course teaching the flavors and health of the African Heritage Diet.
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Movement, Breath & Body
Yoga, breath and movement to restore calm and strength in the body.
Black Yoga Teachers Alliance
A network founded in 2009 to support Black yoga teachers and bring yoga, breathwork and peace practices to Black communities.
Visit resourceFind a Black Yoga Teacher
A directory to connect with Black yoga and movement teachers near you or online.
Visit resourceYoga as a Peace Practice
A trauma-informed program using yoga and breath to cultivate calm, resilience and inner peace.
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Healing Audiobooks
Consciousness & wellness listens from the library.
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Herbal & Health Videos
Teachings on natural medicine and the body as temple.