
Brothers of the Desert’s 5th Annual Wellness Summit, focusing on the health and well-being of Black gay men and allies
“Honoring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future”
Brothers of the Desert is conducting our 5th annual wellness summit focusing on Black gay men and our allies in the Coachella Valley and beyond in-person on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at Margaritaville Resort in Palm Springs from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Reaching this 5 year milestone is incredible and we plan to make this the best summit yet!
It is important for us in this moment to reflect on the lessons we have learned from the past and use them to create a vision for a healthier future. “Honoring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future” is the theme of the summit. Join us as we offer the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of health and wellness experts. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The one-day event features innovative workshops, and inspiring keynote presentations on a range of topics, such as spirituality, relationships, mental health, aging considerations, racism, physical health, history and ancestry, healthy sex, and creative expression as a means of healing.
The summit begins with a meet-and-greet at 8:30 AM and the program starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Participants will be able to choose to attend concurrent workshops at three different times during the day and meet and connect with new people. Lunch will be provided, along with raffle prizes and entertainment. Space is limited, and registration is required. A donation of $25 is suggested and any amount given will be accepted.
The speaker line-up for 2023 will be finalized in the coming months. For this milestone, we plan on inviting some of our most well received speakers from the past as well as add some new thought leaders to the mix such as Greg Millett, Malcolm Kanyatta and Donta Morrison. Past speakers returning this year include Bishop Yvette Flunder, film director, Nathan-Hale Williams, author Dante King, physician, Dr. Alex Del Rosario.
Whether this will be your first summit or your fifth, we welcome you and look forward to having you join us!
Last year over 150 people attended.
PHOTOS from Wellness Summit 2022 below:





