The Black Man’s Health Festival 5 Year Anniversary

The Black Man’s Health Festival® 2026 is back—and bigger than ever—as we celebrate 5 years.

Presented by Heart, Body & Soul, Inc., in partnership with the Office of Councilmember Chi Ossé and Weeksville Heritage Center, this FREE community experience centers Black men’s wellness, joy, and transformation through culture, creativity, and connection.

We’re taking over Brooklyn with powerful programming, community vibes, and meaningful conversations—and you’re invited.

🕒 10 AM – 11 AM | 📍 Weeksville Heritage Center

Start your day with movement and connection. Led by Chris Williams (Heart, Body & Soul) and Quincy France (QFrance Wellness), this experience blends light fitness with real conversations around health, healing, and brotherhood.

Come build, connect, and set the tone for your weekend.

Registration for Walk & Talk opens ahead of the festival—spots are limited. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @iamheartbodysoul to be the first to know when sign-ups go live.

🕒 11 AM – 6 PM | 📍 Weeksville Heritage Center

Join us for a high-energy celebration of wellness and community. Enjoy live DJ sets, fitness activations, yoga and breathwork, panel discussions, a film screening and more.

Tap into free grooming services at the Self-Care Lounge, relax in the Soulful Sanctuary with massage and holistic care, and connect with health experts and community resources.

Explore, engage, and experience a day designed to uplift mind, body, and spirit—while enjoying great food, music, and culture.

✔️ Soulful Sanctuary (Massage, Acupuncture, & more)
✔️ Self-Care Lounge (Barbers, Loc Retwists & Dry Manicures)
✔️ Healing Village
✔️ Dental Suite
✔️ Yoga, Breathwork & Fitness Activations
✔️ Free Health Screenings
✔️ Panels
✔️ Film Screening and Q&A
✔️ Live DJs & Performances
✔️ Food & Local Vendors
✔️ Games & Family-Friendly Activities
✔️ Community Resources

Registration for the Self-Care Lounge opens ahead of the festival and fills quickly. Follow @iamheartbodysoul so you don’t miss your chance to reserve a spot.

Black and brown men, women, families, friends, and allies—anyone committed to better health and stronger communities.

NOWINCLUDED • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health • 651 Arts • WhereItzAt • Irie Jam Media

Come celebrate, connect, and take a step toward better health—together.

Register today and be part of the movement.

Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created to serve communities of color, particularly Black men in underserved communities, as it relates to their physical and mental health and to improve and increase communication between Black men, their healthcare providers, and their families regarding their overall health.

Through its annual signature event, “The Black Man’s Health Festival®”, virtual & in-person discussions, pop-up events, and health screenings, HBS provides a platform for members of the medical community, holistic practitioners, fitness professionals, food and nutrition experts as well as mental health professionals to speak with and engage Black men from the local community to ensure they are empowered to make the best health decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Learn more about Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) at iamhbs.org.

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Event Venue

Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

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