May First Thursday
Join us for our Fat Ham First Thursday! We'll have complimentary beer from Deschutes Brewery, love music from local musician Davasete Phelps and a pre-show panel discussion for Fat Ham, featuring Black Men’s Wellness.
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Darrell Wade founder of Black Men's Wellness, a community-driven organization dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and resilience of Black men. With a passion for health equity, mental wellness, and environmental justice, Darrell has been a leading advocate in addressing the systemic barriers that disproportionately impact Black men’s health. His work focuses on creating culturally competent health programs, expanding access to preventive care, and building workforce opportunities in climate-resilient industries. Through Black Men's Wellness, Darrell continues to empower Black men to take control of their health, build strong communities, and thrive in all aspects of life.
Black Men’s Wellness is a community-based initiative that addresses health concerns commonly affecting Black and African-American men, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, and more.
Through culturally specific, trauma-informed workshops, we engage African-American men of all ages to identify and discuss health concerns they are currently experiencing and/or are susceptible to. We offer curriculum and activities focused on healthy eating and physical fitness to raise awareness, equip participants, and promote strategies for prevention.
Black Men’s Wellness was founded by community activist and educator Darrell Wade, who has over 20 years’ of experience providing direct services and advocacy centered around racial equity, public health, and wellness for underserved populations and communities of color.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).

