The movement of wellness and mindfulness is headed to a new level, especially in the college space, focusing on youth. On February 19, 2025, the inaugural Good Health: Mind, Body & Soul Summit will be held at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Inspired by the music, legacy, and experiences of De La Soul, this invitation-only event will bring together leaders in health, culture, science, and community to advance health equity for Black men and families. It is made possible by the generous sponsorship of LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing breakthrough cancer therapies.
The summit is rooted in the group’s song “Good Health,” written after the passing of founding member David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove). The summit represents the next era of De La Soul’s commitment to transparency, wellness, and impact beyond music. “This Summit is about turning pain into purpose,” said Kelvin Mercer, also known as Posdnuos. “We’ve always used our music to speak life—and Good Health is about making sure our people live long enough to tell their own stories.”
The Summit reflects the group’s evolution from musical pioneers to wellness advocates. “This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call,” said Vincent Mason, also known as Maseo. “Good health is real wealth. We’re creating space for Black men, families, and communities to own that truth—together.”
The Summit will convene an intimate audience of health experts, artists, entertainers, athletes, researchers, and advocates. Programming will span topics across mind, body, and soul—including cancer, heart disease, mental health, addiction, sleep, relationships, and intergenerational wellness—grounded in science and lived experience.
“Good Health aligns science with culture in a way that is both urgent and deeply human,” said Geordan Pursglove, CEO of LIXTE Biotechnology. “Through our first-in-class oncology compound, LB-100, and LIORA, our European research subsidiary, we are committed to advancing cancer care. This Summit is a powerful space to connect that innovation to the communities that need it most.”
Attendance is by invitation only. For more details, visit www.goodhealthsummit.com.