Name: The Ruby Gayla & Wellness Expo Weekend
Start: 2026-02-06T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: The Ethical Society Building

The WELL.YES Philadelphia Taskforce invites you to join us for the Ruby Gayla & Wellness Expo Weekend, a two-day community activation honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day through advocacy, wellness, education, and celebration.
This weekend is designed to bring community together across generations—centering Black wellness, access to care, and collective joy.
✨ Friday, February 6, 2026: evening offers a more intimate, elevated experience focused on advocacy, reflection, and recognition.
✨ Saturday, February 7, 2026: expands into a dynamic, youth-centered wellness expo featuring education, resources, and interactive engagement.
Whether you attend one day or both, the Ruby Gayla Weekend is about showing up, being seen, and investing in our collective wellbeing.
❤️ Friday, February 6 — The Ruby Gayla: A Night of Black Advocacy
⏰ 6pm-9pm
The Ruby Gayla is an evening gathering centered on Black advocacy, storytelling, and community recognition. This evening sets the tone for the weekend—grounded, intentional, and affirming. Space to connect, reflect, and celebrate collective impact.
Guests can expect:
-A welcoming, elevated atmosphere
-Reflections honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
-Community voices and advocacy-centered programming
-Light food and refreshments
🌱 Saturday, February 7 — THRIVE: The Wellness Expo
⏰ 12pm-5pm
Saturday’s THRIVE Wellness Expo is a youth-centered, community-focused experience designed to increase access to care, information, and connection.
Guests can expect:
-Interactive wellness sessions
-Community resource tables and marketplace
-Health education and prevention-focused programming
-Movement, creative engagement, and space to recharge
-Opportunities to connect with trusted local organizations
This day is about access, empowerment, and meeting people where they are—with care at the center.