Brothers of the Desert is conducting our 4th annual wellness summit focusing on Black gay men and our allies in the Coachella Valley and beyond in-person on Saturday, November 12th at Margaritaville Resort in Palm Springs from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Each year we have grown in attendance and we plan to make this year's summit the best ever!Given the unprecedented individual and collective struggles we experienced over the past years, creating a safe space to connect, and explore what matters most to us is essential.“Our Rhythm, Our Power: Living Our Best Black Gay Lives“ is the theme of the summit. Join us as we consider how to navigate in our continued period of renewal with an enhanced consciousness to truly live our best lives. Everyone is welcome to attend.The one-day event features innovative workshops, and inspiring keynote presentations on a diverse range of topics, such as spirituality,relationships, mental health, aging considerations, racism, physical health, Black LGBTQ history, healthy sex, financial planning, writing and music as healing and more.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 event will be hosted by the very funny and talented actor, Ralph Cole Jr. Broadway actor and author, Alton-Fitzgerald White and Bishop Yvette Flunder will offer keynote remarks. Workshop presenters include: psychiatrist, Dr. Curley Bonds, physician, Dr. Leo Moore, author and activist Dante King, sexual health expert, Dr. Alex Del Rosario, historian, Micah Lubensky, musical artist, Nhojj, community leader, Dr. Stephan Scoggins, financial planning expert, Chauncey Thompson, renowned facilitator, L. Trey Wilson, healer Trevor James. We will also feature panels on aging considerations and writing as an expression of overall health. The summit is our main event but we also present a wellness weekend, that begins with a free pre-event to meet the speakers and participants for the summit on Friday evening from 5:30-7:30 PM at Margaritaville Resort. Click here to rsvp for the opening event. We are also planning a Brothers of the Desert evening at Palm Springs Women and Jazz on Saturday featured Ledisi, and a Sunday brunch.