Communities of color continue to experience disproportionate impacts from gambling-related harm, yet often remain underrepresented in prevention, treatment, and recovery spaces due to cultural mistrust, stigma, and systemic barriers. This workshop centers an African-centered lens—rooted in cultural identity, collective wellbeing, ancestral wisdom, and community connection—to explore more effective and culturally congruent strategies for engagement. Grounded in principles such as Ubuntu (community care), Ujima (collective responsibility), Sankofa (learning from the past), and Nia (purpose), this session highlights how African-centered frameworks can inform prevention messaging, clinical practice, financial wellness integration, and outreach approaches.
