Empowering Health for bipoc Autoimmune Warriors
Join our community for our Black Autoimmune Disease on NOVEMBER 7, 2026 at the Lou Walker Senior Center 10am-2pm
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
speakers - TBA Check back
Dawn Warner, HHC - MG Ambassador
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
Author, TEDx Speaker, Holistic Health Coach, World Traveler, Founder & CEO of Myasthenia Gravis Holistic Society, MG Ambassador
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
President and CEO of Atlanta West Primary Care Associates. Host of the radio show "Your Health is Important." on WYZE 1480AM. Medical commentary on The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Dr. MJ Collier , Jr., MD, F.A.A.F.P.
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
MG patient advocate, Stiff Persons Syndrome and MG Ambassador
Jamie Nicole
Dr. Maria Boynton
Sondra Rothwell, RN, HHC
Hashimoto’s advocate
CEO and Founder
AIP BIPOC Network
DaShaun Johnson
Dr. Maria Boynton
Dr. Maria Boynton
Fitness Expert
The Guru of Abs
MG F.I.T.T.N.E.S.S. Prescription Partner
Dr. Maria Boynton
Dr. Maria Boynton
Dr. Maria Boynton
Peabody Award Winning Journalist
Dr. Karla Taylor
Jordan Nicole Heusner- Wilkinson, MA
Regina & Aniyah Murry
Retired pharmacist and former Division Director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service. Multiple Sclerosis Patient Ambassador.
Regina & Aniyah Murry
Jordan Nicole Heusner- Wilkinson, MA
Regina & Aniyah Murry
Myasthenia Gravis caregiver and pediatric MG Ambassador
Jordan Nicole Heusner- Wilkinson, MA
Jordan Nicole Heusner- Wilkinson, MA
Jordan Nicole Heusner- Wilkinson, MA
Autoimmune Community Ambassador
Sponsors and vendors
Lunch and snacks catered by Time to Dine
Virtual supporter
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 20 miles from the venue. 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
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East / Stonecrest
7890 Mall Ring Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
Tentative Agenda
Agenda for Event 11/7/26
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 - 2PM -Vendor and Sponsors Open
10:30AM - Welcome address & Black with MG study updates
10:45AM - 11:00 AM - Trailblazer Partner presentation
11:00 AM - 11:30 - Dr. MJ Collier
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM- Autoimmune Forum with Empowered Warriors moderated by Dr. Maria Boynton
12:15 PM -Work out with DaShaun Johnson
12:30 PM - Lunch & Learn - Insurance Updates
1:00 PM - Anti Gaslighting Pledge
1:30 PM - AIP diet pro tips
1:45 PM - Raffle, Closing remarks
