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Black Health Matters

Welcome to Black Dot Cultural Center, where we prioritize the crucial topic of Black Health Matters. We recognize the unique challenges faced by Black communities in accessing equitable healthcare and achieving optimal well-being. Our commitment is to provide a comprehensive collection of resources that inform, empower, and uplift the health and wellness of our community.

Within the Black Health Matters section, you'll discover a wealth of knowledge spanning various dimensions of well-being. From books delving into the historical context of healthcare disparities to guides on navigating the healthcare system, our curated selection addresses the specific health needs and experiences of Black individuals and communities.

To further enhance your exploration, our search bar empowers you to discover books and audiobooks that cover a wide range of health-related topics. Whether you're seeking information on preventive care, mental health, nutrition, or holistic healing, our collection offers valuable insights and practical guidance.

We believe that health is a fundamental human right, and our goal is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to advocate for their own well-being. By educating ourselves and promoting health equity, we can work towards dismantling systemic barriers and creating a future where Black communities thrive in all aspects of health and wellness.

Welcome to the Black Dot Cultural Center, where Black Health Matters takes center stage. Explore our collection, search for books and audiobooks that resonate with your journey, and embark on a transformative path toward personal and community well-being. Together, we can amplify the importance of Black health, break down barriers, and pave the way for a healthier and more equitable future.

Kimbwandende Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau
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The wisdom of having good health can't be overemphasized. If you're tired of being sick and tired, here's the perfect book for you. In Self-Healing Power and Therapy, Dr. K. Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau presents an extraordinary and revolutionary thesis that successfully combines centuries-old Black African ... Read More about
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Faith Mitchell
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Hoodoo Medicine is a unique record of nearly lost African-American folk culture. It documents herbal medicines used for centuries, from the 1600s until recent decades, by the slaves and later their freed descendants, in the South Carolina Sea Islands. The Sea Island people, also called the Gullah, w ... Read More about
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African American traditional medicine is an American classic that emerged out of the necessity of its people to survive. It began with the healing knowledge brought with the African captives on the slave ships and later merged with Native American, European and other healing traditions to become a f ... Read More about
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Llaila O. Afrika
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This book is the first book of its kind on African Holistics. It provides a wealth of information that had been missing in health, history, medical science and holistics.African Holistic Health, by Dr. Llaila O. Afrika is the first major book which addresses health issues from a comprehensive Africa ... Read More about
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Award-winning rapper, producer, and champion of healthy living — Khnum Ibomu, widely known as ‘Stic’ from the revolutionary but gangsta hip hop duo, dead prez, has inspired millions with his music and lifestyle. But he wasn’t always the people’s champ of healthy living in hip hop.  As a young aspir ... Read More about
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The twentieth anniversary edition of a transformative blueprint for ancestral healing—featuring new material and gateways, from the renowned herbalist, natural health expert, and healer of women’s bodies and souls “This book was one of the first that helped me start practices as a young woman that f ... Read More about
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At the height of medical technology and civilization, America has become the fattest and sickest nation to ever grace the earth. There was a time when food was our medicine, and the farmer our physician. But now industrialization has converted farms into factories, replaced produce for processed foo ... Read More about
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NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • The first full history of Black America’s shocking mistreatment as unwilling and unwitting experimental subjects at the hands of the medical establishment. No one concerned with issues of public health and racial justice can afford not to read this masterf ... Read More about
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An unapologetic exploration of the Black mental health crisis--and a comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system. We can't deny it any longer: there is a Black mental health crisis in our world today. Black people die at disproportionately high rates due to chronic i ... Read More about
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Richard D. King MD, T. Owens Moore Ph. D., Ann C. Brown Ph. D.
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The power of pigment is pervasive throughout the planet and the cosmos. Without pigment, life would cease to exist. In fact, it is the key element that defines life on a social, political, physical and biological level. Moore provides a comprehensive context for the reader to understand both the pol ... Read More about
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Richard D. King M. D.
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Discover the roots of modern-day herbal remedies, plant medicine, holistic rituals, natural recipes, and more that were created by African American herbal healers throughout history. This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American trad ... Read More about
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The essential resource and guide to African American spirituality and traditions. This is a fabulous resource for anyone who wants to understand African American spirituality, shamanism, and indigenous spiritual practices and beliefs. It is designed to be informative while providing hands-on recipes ... Read More about
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Stephanie Rose Bird
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Stephanie Rose Bird is an expert in the field of alternative health and earth-based spirituality. Bird, is the author of five books: The Big Book of Soul: the Ultimate Guide to the African American Spirit: Legends and Lore, Music and Mysticism and Recipes and Rituals, (2010, Hampton Road Publishers ... Read More about
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If you are looking for creative ways to reduce chemicals, harness the healing power of nature, and pamper yourself with healing herbs, fresh flowers, and essential oils, look no further. Author, avid gardener, and herbalist Stephanie Rose has rounded up her best-loved botanical recipes in this massi ... Read More about
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Garden Alchemy is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who want to turn their garden into gold using natural recipes and herbal concoctions (while saving both time and money!). This gardening recipe and project book is packed with over 80 ideas to naturally beautify your garden, using orga ... Read More about
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Discover how to work with nature, instead of against it, by employing permaculture techniques to create a garden that is not just more beautiful and productive, but also more resilient. While the word permaculture might sound intimidating, the principals behind it are not. The main goal of permacult ... Read More about
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Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies ... Read More about
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Promote vibrant health and radiant beauty, soothe everyday ailments, and ease persistent stress with these simple, natural cures for everything from dry skin and infant colic to cold symptoms and insomnia. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides 175 proven therapies and herbal remedies that ar ... Read More about
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Elijah Muhammad
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“Perfect for anyone just beginning in herbal medicine.” —Mother Earth Living  Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and ... Read More about
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This book's first edition (1997) was the first of its kind in addressing herbal interactions with drugs. This 4th edition keeps current with research findings and scrupulously distinguishes between what is known through (1) empirical clinical observations such as case reports, (2) data obtained from ... Read More about
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3. THE KEMETIC DIET: GUIDE TO HEALTH, DIET AND FASTING Health issues have always been important to human beings since the beginning of time. The earliest records of history show that the art of healing was held in high esteem since the time of Ancient Egypt. In the early 20th century, medical doctor ... Read More about
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Voted the Favorite Vegan Cookbook of 2023 by VegNews Tabitha Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feeding the Soul, presents her first cookbook—full of easy, family-friendly vegan recipes and stories from the spirit, inspired by her health journey and love of ... Read More about
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Harness the healing power of plant-based foods for vibrant health and longevity Vegan lifestyle expert Tracye McQuirter teams up with her mother Mary to share their secrets for maintaining radiant health for more than 30 years (hint: it's all in the greens), and 100 of their favorite plant-based rec ... Read More about
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* The first vegan guide geared to African American women * More than forty delicious and nutritious recipes highlighted with color photographs * Menus and advice on transitioning from omnivore to vegan * Resource information and a comprehensive shopping list for restocking the fridge and pantry   A ... Read More about
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NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER • “Phenomenal . . . transforms the kitchen into a site for creating global culinary encounters, this time inviting us to savor Afro-Asian vegan creations.”—Angela Y. Davis, distinguished professor emerita at the University of California Santa Cruz JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • ... Read More about
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Soul food goes vegan—101 plant-based takes on comfort food classics If you love classic soul food but are hungry for options that don't rely on meat or dairy, the Vegan Soul Food Cookbook is here to delight your taste buds. It's full of mouthwatering, plant-based versions of comforting favorites lik ... Read More about
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Renowned chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry reworks and remixes the favorite staples, ingredients, and classic dishes of the African Diaspora to present more than 100 wholly new, creative culinary combinations that will amaze vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST V ... Read More about
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An authentically African and naturally vegan culinary journey across the continent    Drawing from the cultures and traditions of more than 15 countries, years of cooking expertise, and cherished memories from her own childhood on the Ivory Coast, Marie Kacouchia takes us on a tour of flavorful, hea ... Read More about
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Kittee Berns
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For those unfamiliar with Ethiopian cooking, Kittee Berns is on a mission to demystify these delicous dishes, ibreaking through language and cultural barriers to show how these foods are traditionally prepared and served. Readers discover how to source the ingredients that are essential for replicat ... Read More about
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The definitive plant-based Mexican cookbook for a new generation, featuring 100 recipes transforming traditional dishes into vegan celebrations of family and home ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Boston Globe and Glamour • “The stories will feed your soul and the recipes will channel your love ... Read More about
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JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • Physician and Plant Based Artist creator Dr. Sheil Shukla celebrates Indian cuisine with 100 stunningly photographed vegan recipes that utilize fresh, healthy produce to capture the indelible flavors of India “This is wholesome, exciting cooking that just so happens to no ... Read More about
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NEW COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Epicurious • EATER • Stained Page • Infatuation • Spruce Eats • Publisher’s Weekly • Food52 • Toronto Star The dazzling debut cookbook from Joanne Lee Molinaro, the home cook and spellbinding storyteller behin ... Read More about
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