Latin American Association and Urban League Protect Minority Communities Against COVID-19

The Latin American Association and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) are joining together to fight hesitancy and increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines in the Latinx and African American communities. The unique partnership between organizations representing Georgia’s largest minority groups was born out of an effort by DeKalb County Commissioner and Presiding Officer Stephen Bradshaw.

“As the Presiding Officer of DeKalb County, I want to make sure that every community in our county can be protected”, said Commissioner Bradshaw. “CEO Marquez and I put our heads together and discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted our respective communities. My office reached out to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and we are excited to have the personal support of CEO Nancy Flake Johnson. It is going to take efforts like this to truly beat back the pandemic.”

The vaccination clinic will be located in the office of the Latin American Association, 2750 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. The clinic will be walk-up only to invite more public participation. Spanish language translations will also be provided.

Latin American Association CEO Santiago Marquez said, “We are honored to partner with my good friend and strong ally Nancy Flake Johnson and the Urban League, and with CVS Health. Providing access to vaccinations is the most important thing that we can do for our communities.

“ALL !N is a national effort funded by the Center for Disease Control,” said Nancy Flake Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. As the home affiliate for the CDC, we want to lead the way in protecting our communities and being a model for the rest of the country. CEO Marquez is a friend and we share a vision and passion for service. I am thankful that we were able to bring our partnership with CVS Health to bear in this groundbreaking effort.”

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