Morehouse School of Medicine celebrates 50 years, affirms health equity amid federal anti-DEI efforts

Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice spoke at the 50th anniversary event for the school at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

This story was updated on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 7:29 p.m.

Morehouse School of Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Georgia State Capitol Thursday.

The milestone comes amid the federal government’s executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across the country.