2025 Black Muslim Psychology Conference

For the past decade, BMPC has been a transformative gathering space for Black Muslims to explore mental health, spirituality, identity, and liberation. Founded by the Muslim Wellness Foundation (MWF), what began in 2015 as a response to racial injustice, Islamophobia, and the urgent need for culturally relevant mental health frameworks has evolved into the only conference of its kind - the premier Black Muslim wellness gathering in the nation.

​In 2025, BMPC celebrates its 10th anniversary with a landmark convening in Chicago under the theme “SelebeYoon: The Crossroads”. Rooted in the Wolof word SelebeYoon, this theme acknowledges the pivotal moments in our collective and individual journeys—spaces where paths intersect, choices are made, and transformation begins. For ten years, BMPC has tilled the soil—breaking ground, planting seeds of growth, and cultivating a space where Black Muslims can heal and thrive. Now, we stand at the crossroads. In alignment with MWF’s 2025 focus, “Till the Soil, Nurture the Soul,” we are inviting the community to stand at the crossroads with us—to honor our roots, reflect on our past milestones and achievements, and imagine a thriving future for Black Muslim wellness. It is time to harvest the lessons and step boldly into our collective future.

• What lessons from the past decade of BMPC do we carry forward?
• What new directions must we take to nurture the soul of our communities?
• How do we navigate our identities, histories, and aspirations in an ever-changing world?
• How do we strengthen our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to build a future where Black Muslims thrive?

• At BMPC, we use and understand the term "psychology" in a broad sense - a term that includes overall mental health, emotional wellness, and spiritual fortitude. Therefore, this is an INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE - it is NOT for mental health professionals only.
• We do not offer childcare and encourage you to make appropriate arrangements.
• Registration for BMPC2025 is non-refundable. This year we are offering a "budget friendly" option. You can pay for the cost of registration in 2 [two] installments of $162.50.
• Payment #1 is due no later than May 31, 2025.
• Payment #2 is due no later than June 30, 2025.
• BMPC centers the experiences and perspectives of those who identify as Black/African and Muslim. And, we welcome the respectful and thoughtful presence and participation of those who do NOT identify as Black/African or as Muslim.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago, 1201 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States