Empowering Health for bipoc Autoimmune Warriors
Join our community October 18, 2025 for our Black Autoimmune Disease Forum
Empowering Health Journeys
Our Mission
At the Myasthenia Gravis Holistic Society, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by autoimmune diseases within the BIPOC community. This site was create to support our community events. Our mission is to provide resources, education, and a platform for connection and empowerment.
Elevating Black Autoimmune Voices
Welcome to The Black Autoimmune Disease Forum
The Black Autoimmune Disease Forum in Georgia is more than an event - it’s movement towards equity, representation, and holistic wellness in autoimmune health. It is empowerment through conversation and a space for connection, courage, and change.
We build up our Community with our lived and shared experiences.
Community organizers
The AIP BIPOC Network
Rare and Black
Rare and Black
speakers
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Author, TEDx Speaker, Holistic Health Coach, World Traveler, Founder & CEO of Myasthenia Gravis Holistic Society, MG Ambassador
Jamie Nicole
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Founder of the AIP BIPOC Network, Autoimmune Paleo certified coach, personal trainer
Follow - @aipbipocnetwork
Dionne L. Stalling
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Amber R. Lackey - NMOSD Ambassador
Founder and Executive Director of Rare and Black
Amber R. Lackey - NMOSD Ambassador
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Amber R. Lackey - NMOSD Ambassador
Speaker. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Advocate and Ambassador
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and passionate Vitiligo advocate
Follow: @grindpreneur
Dr. Sonza Curtis
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Justin T Hall IV - Vitiligo Ambassador
Follow @threedwellness
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
MG patient advocate, Stiff Persons Syndrome Ambassador
Dr. Serena Satcher
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Follow @treatyourselftohealth
Ebony Bell
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Holly Jones
Myasthenia Gravis Advocate
MG Alabama Community Leader
Holly Jones
Racquel H. Dozier
Holly Jones
Rare Disease Advocate, HERstory in Color, The Myositis Association
Racquel H. Dozier
Racquel H. Dozier
Racquel H. Dozier
Founder and President of Lupus in Color
Follow @lupusincolor
Marion Jones
Racquel H. Dozier
Racquel H. Dozier
Rare Disease Advocate | Health Equity Champion | Marathoner / International Speaker
Follow @_theothermj
Sponsors and vendors
Lunch and snacks catered by Time to Dine
Health screening provided by the Dekalb County Board of Health
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
ThreeD Wellness
Lupus in Color
Sumaira Foundation
Treat Yourself To Health
Improve Your Health Today
Choose Healthy Life
GirlTrek
Immunocal
CBD Made Easy
Inflamed Sisters Thriving
Center of the Heart
ChillSister
Holistic Approach to Health
We believe that health is more than just the absence of disease. That's why we take a holistic approach to health, addressing both physical and mental well-being. Our speakers will deliver a holistic wellness point of view.
Personal Training Expert DaShaun Johnson
Our goal is to help keep you fit. Get the support and guidance you need to succeed. Don’t miss the session with DaShaun at our event.
Achieve Optimal Health with black autoimmune
Functional Medicine
We support a functional medicine approach to wellness that focuses on identifying the root cause of your health issues and creating a personalized plan to address them.
Agenda and Travel
Travel
Airport: Hartfield Jackson Atlanta International airport is located 19 miles from Clarkston Community Center. The average drive time is 30 minutes.
Getting around: Uber and Lyft ride share services, MARTA bus line 125 - drops you off at the parking lot
Hotels:
Residence Inn by Marriott - 2754 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30030
(Emory/Decatur)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
2183 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
(Atlanta/Emory University area)
Hampton Inn & Suites
116 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA
Tru By Hilton
3274 Northlake Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
Tentative Agenda
Agenda for Event
8AM - Volunteer check-in and set-up
8:30AM - Sponsor/Vendor arrival
9:00 AM - Sponsor/Vendor breakfast
10AM - Registration Check In / Vendors open
10AM - 3 PM -Vendor and Sponsors Open
10:30AM - Welcome address
10:45AM - 11:15 AM - Trailblazer Partner presentation
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Dr. Sonza Curtis
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Visit Vendors
12:00 PM - 12:25PM - DaShaun Johnson
12:30 PM - 1PM - Lunch and Vendor visit
1:00 PM -2:00 PM - Autoimmune Forum with Empowered Warriors moderated by Dr. Maria Boynton
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Serena Satcher, M.D.
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM - Autoimmune Lifestyle with Jaime Nicole
3:00 PM - 3:15PM -Visit Vendors
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM - Keynote Speaker
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM - Closing Remarks
