Impressed by the music, legacy, and lived experiences of De La Soul, the inaugural Good Well being: Thoughts, Physique & Soul Summit will happen on February 19 at Morehouse School in Atlanta. The invitation-only gathering brings collectively leaders in well being, tradition, science, and group with a shared concentrate on advancing well being fairness for Black males and households.

The Summit is rooted in De La Soul’s track “Good Well being,” written following the passing of founding member David Jolicoeur, often called Trugoy the Dove. Developed in collaboration with Blacksmith holdings, the occasion represents the group’s evolution from musical trailblazers to wellness advocates. Sponsorship is supplied by LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical firm targeted on breakthrough most cancers therapies.

“This Summit is about turning ache into objective,” mentioned Kelvin Mercer (Posdnuos). “We’ve all the time used our music to talk life—and Good Well being is about ensuring our individuals stay lengthy sufficient to inform their very own tales.”

“This isn’t only a dialog—it’s a name,” added Vincent Mason (Maseo). “Good well being is actual wealth. We’re creating house for Black males, households, and communities to personal that fact—collectively.”

Programming will cowl subjects together with most cancers, coronary heart illness, psychological well being, dependancy, sleep, relationships, and intergenerational wellness, mixing science with lived expertise.

Attendance is by invitation solely. Extra data is accessible at www.goodhealthsummit.com.