This qualitative study explores the wisdom embedded in Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEPs) and the radical ways Black communities define healing on their own terms by reclaiming cultural and ancestral traditions. Using Culturalist Methodology and Critical Race Theory (CRT) as analytical frameworks, this research braids together narrative, history, and culture to examine non-carceral approaches to mental health that prioritize healing and liberation. The study is guided by the legacy of Black authorship and oral traditions, building on Vanessa Jackson’s ancestral recovery methodology to center the voices of Black practitioners engaged in culturally specific healing work. Data were collected through eight semi-structured interviews with Black healing practitioners, including community organizers, restorative justice practitioners, coaches, and formerly incarcerated individuals. This research highlights how these leaders build trust, integrate ancestral wisdom, and support both currently and formerly incarcerated Black individuals. Findings provide practical recommendations for psychologists and allies to engage more effectively with Black communities and advance culturally grounded, non-Western healing approaches within mental health systems. This study contributes to the growing body of research advocating for Black liberatory mental health practices that honor ancestry, spirituality, and collective care.