BIPOC students lead education series, opportunities for community engagement.
Throughout February, the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) will honor Black History Month 2025 with an event series highlighting Black contributions across the healthcare field.
This year, programming will focus on the historical impact the Black community has had both outside and within naturopathic medicine, fostering reflection and dialogue around racial equity in healthcare.
Learn about prominent healthcare figures and decisive moments in Black history with each Poster of the Week, located outside the library.
Participate in an array of opportunities, including guest speaker and panel discussions, a documentary viewing, and library reading hour, organized by the BIPOC Affinity Group at NUNM.
Join in on the events and engage in meaningful conversations in celebration of Black History Month!
Week One (Feb 2 – 8):
Poster of the Week
History of Gynecology & the Story of Anarcha, Lucy & Betsey: Unveiling the truth behind medical experimentation on enslaved women and its lasting impact on healthcare today.
BIPOC Student Off-Campus Event
Saturday, Feb 8, 9 -11:30AM, Glenn Otto Park
Join a unique nature walk, guided by a member of the Bird Alliance of Oregon (and former National Parks Service Ranger). Dive into the area’s local Black history and learn about the early explorers and Black Pioneers of the Oregon Trail. The event culminates with an Ancestral Grounding Circle to honor those who traversed the area long before. RSVP to the event, hosted by Through the Trees Collective.
Week Two (Feb 9 – 15):
Poster of the Week
Black ND Magic: Dr. Andrea Sullivan is an author and pioneering figure in the world of naturopathic medicine.
Black Representation in Medicine Talk
Monday, Feb 10, 12 – 1PM, Room 107
Dr. Gina Guillaume, MD, a preventative health-focused family medicine doctor, will present “Healing Imposter Syndrome” for a lunch-and-learn talk on issues of black representation in the medical field. The discussion can also be joined virtually by online attendees through a shared email link.
Black ND Student-led Panel Discussion
Friday, Feb 14, 12 – 1PM, Room 107
Participate in “Honoring the Legacy: Black Naturopathic Doctors paving the way forward”, a lunch-and-learn panel featuring Dr. Gina Guillaume, MD, and ND expert speakers Drs. Ose Okojie, Nadia English-Williams, Renee ‘Sayvi’ George, and Ashanti White, for an engaging and informative discussion.
Week Three (Feb 16 – 22):
Poster of the Week
Betrayed Trust: The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment and its ongoing effects on healthcare disparities
Silent Reading Study Hour
Monday, Feb 17, 5 – 6PM, Academic Library
Visit the library at NUNM for a collaborative event that features books centering Black stories, fostering a safe and welcoming environment for allies and BIPOC students. RSVP required.
Week Four (Feb 23 – 28):
Poster of the Week
Black ND Magic: Dr. Aminah Keats, an integrative oncology expert.
Documentary Showing & Discussion
Wednesday, Feb 26, 12 – 1PM, Room 107
Screening of a short documentary, followed by a student and faculty discussion session on racial discrimination in healthcare.
The NUNM community will also be engaging with local organizations such as the Black Parent Initiative (BPI) and African Youth & Community Organization (AYCO) to extend its impact beyond campus.