Transcultural Conference 2025

2025 Transcultural Conference

Roots of Resilience: Confronting the Legacy of Racism and Advancing Mental Health in the Diaspora

November 6-10, 2025

The Black Psychiatrists of America proudly announces our 2025 BPA Fall Transcultural Conference, taking place from November 6–10, 2025, in beautiful Grenada!

We are looking forward to hosting this year’s event at the Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Magazine Beach, Point Salines, St George’s, Grenada) for lodging and evening receptions. Our CME programming will be held at St. George’s University (University Centre, St. George’s, Grenada), just a short distance away.

This year’s conference offers not only a robust schedule of professional development and dialogue but also the chance to explore the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Grenada. In addition to educational programming, we’re planning some unique excursions coastline. Join us for an unforgettable gathering that blends academic enrichment with Caribbean charm.

Don’t forget to register and book your accommodations via the Conferences & Events page on our website.

For questions, contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to Grenada for this extraordinary experience in cultural exploration, community building, and professional growth!

Maps & Activities

Below are PDF links to the UCLA campus maps and additional activities at and around UCLA’s campus.

Programming Schedule

Friday
  • 9:00 AM | When the Smoke Clears, Data Still Stands. The Value of Collaborative Research that Speak’s the Peoples’ Truth [Brandi Walker, PhD]
  • 9:45 AM | Bridging the Gap: Population-Specific Substance Use Disorder Management [Philipa Owusu-Antwi MD, MPH, CCTP]
  • 10:25 AM | Break
  • 10:40 AM | “May I Say ‘Disparity’?” [Stephen McLeod-Bryant, MD]
  • 11:25 AM | The Audacity to Heal Out Loud: Queer, Black, Immigrant and Unapologetically Whole [Uchenna Lizmay Umeh, MD, MBA, FAAP (AKA Dr. Lulu)]
  • 1:00 AM | Delgado Luncheon
Saturday
  • 9:00 AM | Jail, Flog, Fine: The Impact of Grenada’s Colonial Legacy on Crime, Punishment, and Mental Health Treatment [Raquel Wilson, JD; Malaika Berkeley, MD, MPH; Jasmine Redhead, LLB, LED, LLM]
  • 9:45 AM | Bridging Communities: Cultivating Excellence Through Global Psychiatry Collaboration in the Diaspora (UWI/HU) [Danielle Hairston, MD; Ja’Nelle Blocker, MD; Brian Kazaara]
  • 10:30 AM | Building Bridges Around the Globe: Cross-Cultural Lessons from Psychiatry in Grenada and Ghana [Philipa Owusu-Antwi MD, MPH, CCTP; Toni Liggins MD, MPH; Doris Keens-Douglas, MD, MPH; Evlyn Spencer, MD]
  • 11:10 AM | Break
  • 11:25 AM | Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Ingram [TBD and Michael Ingram, MD]
  • 12:10 PM | Reclaiming Cocoa-The Hidden Story of Mental Slavery and Chocolate [Yao Mfodwo]
Sunday
  • 9:00 AM | Black and Brown Joy: Perspectives on Rationally, Compassionately, and Joyfully Facing Narratives of Disconnection and Domination [Ravi Chandra, MD; Nina Joy Mena, MD; Tiffani Bell Washington, MD]
  • 9:45 AM | Psychiatry, Spirituality and Religion: A Melanated Journey [Mikki Barker, DO]
  • 10:30 AM | Acute Schizophrenia in a 79-Year-Old Retiree [Amina Richardson, MD, Clarence Glenn, MD, Alainia Morgan, MD]
  • 11:10 AM | Break
  • 11:25 AM | Rooted in Justice: Psychiatrists as Climate Health Equity Advocates in the Diaspora [C. Freeman, MD, MBA]
  • 12:10 PM | The Emotional Truth of IVF: How to Center Black Patients’ Healing and Agency in Their Fertility Journey [Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, MPH, MDIV, DMIN; Jonathan Shepherd, MD; Erikka Taylor, MD, MPH; Marilyn Griffin, MD]

Accommodation Details

Attendees will be staying at the Royalton Grenada, an all-inclusive property. Please visit our Conferences & Events page to register and book your room.

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