Something significant is happening in the world of holistic health. Black healers, herbalists, and wellness practitioners are stepping away from traditional professional associations and building something entirely their own. It's not just a trend: it's a movement born from necessity, frustration, and the deep understanding that our healing traditions deserve spaces where they can truly flourish. The question isn't really whether traditional holistic health associations are d

The term "secrets" might be misleading here. What we're really talking about isn't a conspiracy of hidden information, but rather a stark reality of systematic exclusion, cultural erasure, and the deliberate marginalization of BIPOC healing wisdom that has persisted for centuries. The truth is alarming: 94% of Black Americans believe racism and the lack of culturally relevant healthcare is the primary reason for health disparities in our communities.  This isn't speculation:

The health of Black mothers in the United States is a critical and urgent issue. Alarming statistics show that Black women are three to four times more likely to experience severe complications during pregnancy and childbirth than their white counterparts. This stark reality is not just a number; it reflects systemic issues rooted in medical racism, limited healthcare access, and cultural disconnection. By reflecting on the wisdom of our ancestors and the cultural practices t

In many Black households, healing didn’t always come from a pharmacy—it came from a kitchen cabinet, a back porch garden, or the hands of...

HPOC is honored to welcome Zaire Sabb , a masterful clinical herbalist, traditional midwife, and interdisciplinary scholar, to our...

When it comes to supporting whole-body wellness, most people are lured into buying a cabinet full of individual vitamin bottles—v itamin...

There is a quiet revolution taking place in healing rooms, sister circles, living rooms, and sacred baths. It doesn’t always make...

In a world that too often profits from our pain, Black women are remembering that the healing they need doesn’t always lie in a...

For generations, Black women have been encouraged—sometimes pressured—to alter their natural hair texture to fit Eurocentric beauty...

(As recorded from Dr. Karen "RayeQueen Haymore's speech presented to Black legistlators.) Throughout history, Black resistance has been...

We’ve heard you loud and clear—your excitement for our “From Roots to Rights: A Holistic Health Freedom Summit”  was overwhelming, and we...

As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable strides made by Black healers and holistic professionals of...

As we celebrate Brothers in Wellness Month , we shine a light on a pressing issue that has long lurked in the shadows of the Black...

Let’s talk about an event that’s about to shake up the holistic world, redefine what it means to be a wellness provider, and bring...

As we prepare to gather for the 3rd annual Holistic Professionals of Color (HPOC) Conference on September 20-22, 2024, in Oklahoma City,...

In the heart of Africa, traditional healers have long relied on the rich biodiversity of their homeland to treat various ailments and...

It is vitally important that we reclaim our healing practices!

Generational Wellness Month is a celebration of the health practices and wisdom passed down through generations in BIPOC families. This...

Generational Wellness Month is a powerful reminder that health is not just an individual journey but a collective legacy passed down...

Welcome to the Family Gathering of Healing! Roots of Wellness Month is almost over, folks! Think of this month as the ultimate family...