MoCo Government

Montgomery County African American Health Program Hosting Annual Community Day

African American Health Program will host its 12th annual Community Day on Saturday, May 30, at the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Takoma Park. The free event, themed “It Takes a Village: Educate, Advocate, and Motivate,” aims to raise awareness and improve access to resources related to chronic health conditions that disproportionately impact African American communities.

The family-friendly event will begin with a community walk at 8 am, followed by activities from 9 am to 2 pm inside the Charlene N. Nunley Student Services Center. Event highlights include free health screenings, wellness exhibits, educational workshops, voter education activities, live podcasts, a DJ, giveaways, face painting, line dancing, and a youth zone for children and teens ages 5 to 17. Complimentary food, beverages, and swag bags will also be available while supplies last.

Marc Elrich said programs like AAHP help address longstanding health disparities by connecting residents with trusted information and services. The event is organized through the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with organizations including Montgomery College, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Links, Inc..