Institute of African Centered Thought
Where Passion and Purpose meet Education
"Building a Community of Lifelong Healers and Learners for African Americans!"
welcome - ekaabo (Yoruba)
The Ancestral Healing Convention will be hosted near Washington, DC...July 12-16, 2023
IACT is very excited and proud to celebrate a decade of successful conferences to include our First Annual Ancestral Healing Convention in the Washington, DC area next year, July 2023.
The Ancestral Healing Convention brings together and celebrates a host of our former speakers, authors, educators, celebrities and community activists displayed on the IACT Photo Gallery below. These scholars, activists and educators have contributed to the upliftment of human consciousness through their superb and informative lectures, presentations and performances.
Based on Africa Centered Thought, IACT'S commitment is to collectively collaborate with like minds to build and celebrate the implementation of groundbreaking initiatives that inspire elevation of identity to its highest potential through physical, mental and spiritual platforms.
IACT is offering a special investment initiative and VIP Access to the Convention and Ancestral Healing TV Series when you purchase an IACT Annual Membership Package; your investment presents the opportunity to support like-minded Black organizations to strengthen, nurture, and uplift Black entrepreneurs, educators, students, individuals and their families. This offer is valid until December 1, 2022.
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Adupe (Yoruba-Nigeria) Medaci (Twi-Ghana)
Asante Sana (Swahili-Kenya)
Thank you (English).
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"Without you there is no US! "
Orisade Awodola, Founder and President
IACT COURSES/REGISTRATION
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
IACT offers specialized holistic training based on Africa Centered Thought to compliment general mental health treatment plans that encourage a natural sustainable framework for Black families.
Ancestral Healing
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
Ancestral Healing is a specialization program that is created to equip mental health professionals with approaches to help Black families and individuals
identify purpose based on their lineages through a holistic approach.
Ancestral Healing Circles
Independent Study /Certificate Programs
The Illumination Research Group (TIRG)
Ancestral Healing Circles provide
safe spaces for individuals to vent and
share about specific issues related to
life experiences and changes that
have a daily impact on the
African American community such as
"Racial Trauma and Gentrification."
The Illumination Research Group (TIRG)
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The Illumination Research Group (TIRG)
TIRG is created to provide research that supports Africa Centered healing modalities in the fields of genetics and behavior for African American educators, mental health practitioners, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in STEAM and Black Psychology.
Community Events-Workshops
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Join the Journey
The Institute of African-Centered Thought serves as a catalyst to empower its participants and learners through education, conferences, seminars, summits and debates.
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YOU are invited to partake in the Ancestral Healing Journey! Find out how. Contact us with any questions about
our programs, courses, events, or
any other inquiries that you may
have and/or to request a list of our
upcoming topics that
will be featured on the
Ancestral Healing TV Series
September 1, 2022
Become Member Today!
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"Color is not a human or a personal reality; it is a political reality,"
James Baldwin
"Mastery of Language affords remarkable Power," Frantz Fanon
About Ancestral Healing
The Ancestral Healing TV Series will provide holistic resources and discuss mental wellness and education at our roundtables based on Africa Centered Thought with individuals willing to share their experiences. If you want to share your story, please email us of your interest. Thank you.
About Us
Orisade Awodola
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
IACT Founder and President
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
Events Coordinator
Angela Davis
Jamilla Wasson Pehan
Angela Davis
IACT Community Liaison and also founder of Community Connections Seattle (CCS)