Moudou Baqui- Wakanda not Woodstock: Afrofuturism and culturally relevant approaches to psychedelics

Psychedelic integration and research are framed within a broader context of cultural reclamation and resistance against systemic oppression. Moudou Baqui emphasizes the necessity of developing culturally relevant approaches to entheogens that acknowledge and respect ancestral traditions. Rather than adopting commodified, commercialized models often associated with mainstream psychedelic movements such as the cultural legacy of Woodstock, community-driven frameworks serve to empower marginalized groups and facilitate authentic healing. Effective psychedelic therapy necessitates direct engagement with the underlying causes of trauma, including historical and intergenerational displacement. By prioritizing knowledge of self and ancestral wisdom, entheogenic experiences provide tools for dismantling colonial mindsets. Collective effort and community involvement remain essential for sustainable social change, as demonstrated by the successful local initiatives in Detroit, Michigan.