{"id":32244,"global_id":"aafa.org?id=32244","global_id_lineage":["aafa.org?id=32244"],"author":"15","status":"publish","date":"2026-05-21 16:22:19","date_utc":"2026-05-21 20:22:19","modified":"2026-05-21 16:22:19","modified_utc":"2026-05-21 20:22:19","url":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/event\/the-black-mans-health-festival-2026\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/32244","title":"The Black Man\u2019s Health Festival\u00ae 2026","description":"<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>The Black Man\u2019s Health Festival\u00ae 2026 is back\u2014and bigger than ever\u2014as we celebrate 5 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Presented by Heart, Body &amp; Soul, Inc., in partnership with the Office of Councilmember Chi Oss\u00e9 and Weeksville Heritage Center, this FREE community experience centers Black men\u2019s wellness, joy, and transformation through culture, creativity, and connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">We\u2019re taking over Brooklyn with powerful programming, community vibes, and meaningful conversations\u2014and you\u2019re invited.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Walk &amp; Talk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\ud83d\udd52\u00a010 AM \u2013 11 AM |\u00a0\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Weeksville Heritage Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Start your day with movement and connection. Led by Chris Williams (Heart, Body &amp; Soul) and Quincy France (QFrance Wellness), this experience blends light fitness with real conversations around health, healing, and brotherhood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Come build, connect, and set the tone for your weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Registration for Walk &amp; Talk opens ahead of the festival\u2014spots are limited. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @iamheartbodysoul to be the first to know when sign-ups go live.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>The Black Man\u2019s Health Festival\u00ae &amp; Community Block Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\ud83d\udd52\u00a011 AM \u2013 6 PM |\u00a0\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Weeksville Heritage Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Explore, engage, and experience a day designed to\u00a0uplift\u00a0mind, body, and spirit\u2014while enjoying great food, music, and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Registration for the Self-Care Lounge opens ahead of the festival and fills quickly. Follow @iamheartbodysoul so you don\u2019t miss your chance to reserve a spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Black and brown men, women, families, friends, and allies\u2014anyone committed to better health and stronger communities.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>In Partnership With:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">NOWINCLUDED \u2022 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \u2022 Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health \u2022 651 Arts \u2022 WhereItzAt \u2022 Irie Jam Media<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Come celebrate, connect, and take a step toward better health\u2014together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Register today and be part of the movement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"preSlide slideIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>About Heart, Body &amp; Soul<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Heart, Body &amp; Soul, Inc. 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