Celebrate Black History in East Asian Medicine

While we celebrate Black Acupuncturists & local Black innovators, activists, creators, entrepreneurs, scholars, teachers, caregivers, and community members year round, we’re excited to share some opportunities for our community to celebrate Black History Month this year. You can use the links below to educate yourself about the radical Black history of Acupuncture, find Black Acupuncturists near you, and support local Black owned businesses.

Ideas to Celebrate Black History in East Asian Medicine & in the Bay Area:

• Read Maya Zitrin’s Zine: Acupuncture is Activism
• Watch documentary Dope is Death about the radical history of Acupuncture in the US
• Listen to the Dope is Death Podcast to dive deeper
• Find a Black Acupuncturist near you
• Read about Oakland’s own “People’s Doctor”, Dr. Tolbert Small
• Visit the Black Power exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California
• Finally, support local Black-Owned Businesses. Some of our favorites are:
• AIMC’s neighbor Rasa Caffe (try the Rose Latte, you won’t regret it)
• Organic Skin & Haircare by Beija Flor Naturals
• Sustainable, beautiful clothes designed by Aliya Wanek
• Plants & well-curated homegoods by Blk Girls Green House
• The Nation’s Oldest Black-Owned Independent Bookstore, Marcus Books
• Another coffee-slinging neighbor: Alchemy Collective Cafe

AIMC Students, if you have a vision for an event, activity, or other project to celebrate Black History at AIMC, you can apply for Diversity Grant funds to bring your idea to life.