Brothers of the Desert 7th Annual Wellness Summit

Brothers of the Desert is conducting our 7th annual Wellness Summit focusing on Black gay men and our allies in the Coachella Valley and beyond in-person on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for the first time at the Renaissance Palm Springs in Palm Springs from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Coming together in mutual support of our personal and community wellness can be challenged and supported by several factors. It is important for us in this moment to harness our power and share our strategies for thriving in challenging times. “Building Our Collective Resillience” is the theme of our summit. Join us as we offer the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of health and wellness experts.

The one-day event will feature inspiring keynote presentations and innovative workshops on a range of topics, such as spirituality, relationships, mental health, aging considerations, responding to racism, physical health, communication, healthy sex, and creative expression as a means of healing. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The summit begins with a meet-and-greet at 8:30 AM and the program will start 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. Space is limited, and registration is required.

A donation of $30 is suggested, and any amount given will be appreciated.

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Brothers is happy to announce New York Times best selling author and political commenatator, Keith Boykin, Yolo Akili Robinson, founder of the Black Emoional and Menatl Health Collective (BEAM), political journalist Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, CEO of NMAC(National Minority AIDS Council, Harold Phillips as presenters at the 2026 summit. The full speaker line-up will be announced soon. Past speakers have included Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, public health expert Greg Millett, Bishops Yvette Flunder and O.C. Allen III, Dr. Leo Moore, psychiatrist Dr. Curley Bonds, Dr. David Malebranche, and artists like Alton Fitzgerald White and Nhojj. Register at www.wellnesssummitt2026.eventbrite.com

Go to to see videos and photos from our previous summit.

See below for information on our host and keynote speakers.

Event Venue

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, United States

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