As a flagship initiative of Muslim Wellness Foundation’s Omar ibn Said Institute for Black Muslim Studies & Research, BMPC advances Black Muslim Psychology as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry, practice, and community-rooted knowledge production that centers the lived experiences, strengths, spiritual lives, racial identities, cultural traditions, and psychological well-being of people who identify as both Muslim and of Black/African descent. We seek to understand how Black Muslims make meaning, cultivate belonging, develop healthy racial and religious identities, heal from trauma, resist oppression, and build lives rooted in dignity, faith, joy, and self-determination. 

Lastly, Black Muslim Psychology insists that Black Muslim life cannot be understood through suffering and deficit-based frameworks alone. We reject narratives which only ask:

"What harms Black Muslims?"

and ignore deeper, more fundamental questions such as:

"What sustains Black Muslims? What wisdom do Black Muslim communities carry? What forms of healing, leadership, and liberation emerge from Black Muslim life?” 

Developed and advanced by Muslim Wellness Foundation since 2015, Black Muslim Psychology responds to a long-standing gap in psychology, counseling, public health, religious studies, and Muslim community life: the failure to adequately understand Black Muslims on their own terms. 

Important Booking Note:

These properties have been identified by Touchdown Experiential & Hospitality Group as recommended lodging options for BMPC2026 attendees. They are independently operated hotels and are not official conference accommodations or confirmed discounted room blocks. The nightly rates listed are approximate, based on off-peak pricing, and may be higher during December's peak travel season. Attendees are responsible for confirming availability, current pricing, amenities, cancellation policies, and reservations directly with each hotel. For assistance comparing hotels and selecting accommodations that align with your budget, preferences, and travel plans, we encourage you to book a personalized consultation with Aidah Z. Muhammad, BMPC2026 Official Travel Guide.

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Important Note About Gorée Island:

BMPC2026 is coordinating a separate overnight stay on Gorée Island for Friday, December 18, through Saturday, December 19, at an anticipated cost of approximately $125 USD per person. Additional reservation and payment details will be shared separately. Attendees should keep this arrangement in mind when planning their Dakar hotel reservations.

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​​Need more assistance? 

For attendees who would appreciate additional support, Aidah Z. Muhammad, BMPC2026 Official Travel Guide and Founder of Touchdown Experiential & Hospitality Group, is available for personalized travel consultations to help you develop a practical plan for your journey. Bring your half-made plans — flights you're weighing, questions about where to stay, what December in Dakar will actually cost you. You'll leave with a plan and written notes to book from. One (1) hour sessions run virtually through November 17. Availability is limited. Schedule a consultation through the links below.