Classic City Soul Food Festival, hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), postponed.

In 2025, the Classic City Juneteenth Music & Arts Festival attracted hundreds of attendees from Athens and across Georgia for a powerful celebration of freedom, creativity, community, and Black excellence.

This year, we’re doing it again — bigger, bolder, and even more impactful. All vendors welcome and free to the general public.

On the first Monday of each month, the AADM Justice and Accountability meetings focus on housing justice issues, including tenant rights, housing insecurity, discrimination, affordability, zoning, and community accountability around housing policies. Join us!

Join us for a morning of wellness, reflection, and community connection at our Women’s Wellness & Justice Meet-Up.

This gathering is designed to create a safe and empowering space for women to focus on healing, self-care, and personal growth.

The AADM Justice and Accountability Committee address community concerns, and build collective action around justice initiatives.

Join us on the third Monday of each month, meetings focus on jail, policing, and criminal justice issues.

Join us May 9th for Saturday School in partnership with Patrick Ihejirika and Pathwise NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals become more competitive for the careers they want. Includes workplace rights.

Join us every 3rd Monday for our Jail & Policing Issues Meeting, where we focus on addressing injustice within our local systems and organizing for meaningful change.

Join us this Monday, April 13th for the AADM Community Meeting, hosted by the Justice and Accountability Community. This gathering serves as a follow-up to the Athens Affordable Housing Rally, as we continue the conversation and push forward with collective action.

The End School-to-Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) Advocates Training is a powerful, hands-on 2-hour experience designed to equip individuals with the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills needed to navigate school systems, avoid the pipeline, and create meaningful change in their communities.

Join us April 7 at Athens City Hall for the Athens Affordable Housing rally honoring Fair Housing Month and advancing the fight for safe, equitable housing for all.

March 22, 2026, join us for a powerful day dedicated to celebrating women in business, wellness, and social justice. Women’s Fest is a community space to connect, rest, and reflect while uplifting women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

Join the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) for a Candidate Meet & Greet and Community Townhall. This is an opportunity for community members to hear directly from local candidates about their priorities, vision, and plans for our community.

Attendees will have the chance to learn where candidates stand on important issues and engage in meaningful dialogue.

As AADM celebrates a decade of advocacy, education, and community building, this gala is not only a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come but also a call to action for the work that lies ahead. Together, we will honor our past, uplift today’s champions, and build momentum for the next generation of justice leaders.

Athens, GA – The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) proudly announce the 10th Annual Athens MLK Jr. Parade & Music Fest, a historic celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 19, 2026, the streets of downtown Athens will come alive with one of the largest gatherings of unity, music, and cultural pride in Northeast Georgia.

Join us for an uplifting and meaningful night as Georgia comes together to support Jamaica! Reggae Vibes Fundraiser is a celebration of culture, community, and compassion all to raise funds and gather practical resources for families recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Join the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) for our End-of-the-Year Townhall, a community-centered event addressing food insecurity, housing challenges, and actionable solutions. This interactive Townhall will include a panel discussion, a debrief of findings from the recent People’s Assembly, and breakout sessions focused on community-driven advocacy and policy priorities for 2026.

The People’s Movement Assembly will bring together community members, organizers, leaders, and advocates to listen, share, strategize, and build unity across movements. Together, we will work toward short-term wins, medium-term campaigns, and long-term transformative change.