Healing as Liberation: The Black Panther Party, Acupuncture, and the Birth of the NADA Protocol
Acupuncture, NADA Protocol, Herbal Medicine Tina Barrett Acupuncture, NADA Protocol, Herbal Medicine Tina Barrett

Healing as Liberation: The Black Panther Party, Acupuncture, and the Birth of the NADA Protocol

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Black Panther Party recognized healthcare access as a critical component of liberation. Through their community clinics, they incorporated acupuncture as a practical, low-cost tool to address pain, addiction, stress, and trauma. This legacy played a key role in shaping the development of the NADA protocol, now used worldwide. This post explores the intersection of Black history, community healing, and traditional medicine—and why it still matters today.

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