Culturally Relevant Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Self-identify as being part of the Black American diaspora (Black/African American, Afro-Caribbean) 2. Age 50-92 years 3. Self-report chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) as defined as persistent or recurrent pain lasting 6 months or longer that arises as part of a disease or injurious process directly affecting bone(s), joint(s), muscle(s), or related soft tissue(s) 4. Self-report a chronic musculoskeletal condition (e.g., osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain) in at least one lower extremity joint (hip, knee, low back, or ankle pain) 5. Report chronic musculoskeletal symptoms: aching, stiffness, or swelling in a major lower extremity joint or low back on most days (4-5/7) of the week 6. Have (or be eligible for) a healthcare insurance plan in the state of Florida (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, etc.) 7. Able to read, write, and understand English at sixth-grade level Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unwilling to be randomized to either study arm 2. Self-reported diagnosis of sickle cell disease or related thalassemias 3. History of major neurological event (e.g., stroke) or current neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy) 4. Major cardiovascular problem in the past 6 months that would cause shortness of breath and/or chest pain (e.g. myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, or valve replacement, pulmonary embolism or deep venous thrombosis) or uncontrolled Hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) \> 170 mmHg, Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) \> 90 mmHg) OR Hypotension (SBP \<90 mmHg, DBP \<60 mmHg) 5. Currently undergoing curative or palliative chemotherapy or radiation for active cancer 6. Severe physical impairment (e.g., a major activity of daily living disability requiring use of wheelchair as primary method of mobility, or unable to dress, bath, use the toilet, or transfer independently) 7. Serious mental health disorder requiring hospitalization within past 12 months 8. Severe sensory deficit (severe hearing loss or blindness)