Health Equity

58th Anniversary | Commemoration of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, community members from across Georgia will gather in Monroe, GA for the 58th Anniversary Commemoration of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 22nd Annual March & Reenactment of the Lynching at Moore’s Ford.

Championing Wellness and Access for Every Community

The fight for civil rights is inseparable from the fight for health equity. In Atlanta, the NAACP Health Committee is tackling health disparities that disproportionately affect Black and underserved communities — from maternal mortality and heart disease to mental health and environmental health concerns.