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This course offers a critical examination of how historical trauma—rooted in colonization, slavery, displacement, forced assimilation, medical experimentation, and systemic racism—has embedded itself into the collective health and consciousness of BIPOC communities. Students will explore the historical roots of trauma, its lasting psychological, emotional, and physiological impacts, and the current systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities and social inequities. Special attention is given to the concept of holistic justice—the reclamation of ancestral wisdom, wellness sovereignty, and culturally relevant healing practices as tools for collective liberation. Students will leave equipped to advocate for community healing using culturally grounded frameworks that bridge historical awareness, holistic health, and social justice.
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