Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement
Fighting against discrimination. Advocating for racial and social justice through education and activism.
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NEWS AND UPDATES
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Athens Anti-discrimination Movement AIMS & OBJECTIVE
Education & Training
Athens Anti-discrimination Movement
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Athens Anti-discrimination Movement is dedicated to combating discrimination in Athens and fostering a more inclusive community. Through impactful stories, educational events, and resources, we aim to raise awareness and support those affected by racism and prejudice.
Stay connected by engaging with our events, trainings, and programs. By participating, you’ll be part of the movement for equality, helping to create lasting change and a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
FEATURED IMPACT STORIES
Our Featured Impact Stories share powerful video testimonials from individuals and communities standing up against racism and discrimination. These stories inspire change and highlight the impact of our events, training, and programs.
Stay connected and informed—check out our youtube channel for more engaging videos. Register now for our upcoming trainings, conferences, and programs. Together, we can make a difference and create a more inclusive world.
OUR EVENTS
Check out on our Event to stay updated on our Trainings and programs. Join us in the fight against racism. register now for our events, training sessions, and conferences, and become part of the change!
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April 25 @ 3:00 pm - April 27 @ 3:00 pm
Women’s Wellness and Justice Leadership Retreat
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May 2 - May 3
Athens Black Market & Expo May 2-3
DONATIONS
Support the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) as we work to combat systemic discrimination and racism through advocacy, community forums, educational events, and grassroots activism. Your donations—monetary or in-kind—are essential to sustaining our programs and services.
Whether you choose to make a one-time donation, become a member, or commit to monthly support, you’ll be part of a powerful movement for change. Monthly donors enjoy exclusive benefits like discounted event rates, regular updates, and tax exemptions. Join us today—your contribution can help build a more inclusive and just community!
OUR CONTACT
Thank you for visiting the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) website. If you have any questions, need assistance, or want to address a community issue, please call us at 800-922-3607*.
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Posts
- Athens In Harmony Show Program 2025 (February 22, 2025)
- Documentary Screening: Stories of Black and Minority Entrepreneurs & Panel Discussion (February 12, 2025)
- Athens Mayor and Commission Fails to pass racial equality resolution (February 7, 2025)
- What’s New in Athens-Clarke County Government? (February 7, 2025)
- Athens in Harmony Concert 2025 (January 21, 2025)
- Recap: 2025 Social Justice Awards Winner (January 19, 2025)
- Black Wall Street & Hot Corner (January 13, 2025)
- Story time: Reflections and Insights from a DUI Arrest (January 11, 2025)
- Petition in Honor of Santonio "San" Coleman (January 3, 2025)
- Building a Path to Equity in Athens for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (December 16, 2024)
- Voices Unheard: Addressing Inadequate Sickle Cell Treatment for Black Women at Local Hospitals in Athens (December 9, 2024)
- The Athens PSCOB Is Failing the Community It Was Meant to Serve (December 5, 2024)
- What’s happening in Athens-Clarke county local government? (November 18, 2024)
- Community Gathers in Memory of Santonio Coleman (November 4, 2024)
- Blame Systemic Barriers, Not Personal Choices (October 10, 2024)
- Building Fairness: Athens Disparity Study and What It Means for Minority and Women Owned business (October 2, 2024)
- Change the Narrative: Calling Black and Minority Entrepreneurs to Share Their Stories (September 25, 2024)
- A Call to Action: Addressing the Tragedy at Apalachee High. Standing with the Families and Students (September 5, 2024)
- SB63 Bail Out Support Update - AADM (August 1, 2024)
- Georgia Attempts To Defund AP Black Studies (July 30, 2024)
- Bail Outs- Extended (June 19, 2024)
- Black History Map of Athens (June 14, 2024)
- Justice For Jaden Barnett-Student placed in chokehold by his Teacher (April 29, 2024)
- Athens Teacher put student in a chokehold. (March 27, 2024)
- Results: Athens Run with Ahmaud – Walk for Justice (February 26, 2024)
- Global Imagination in Black Music Artists’ Record Cover Art Exhibit (February 10, 2024)
- Advocating for diversion (January 23, 2024)
- Removal of the Confederate Monument (January 17, 2024)
- AADM 2023 Year in Review (December 21, 2023)
- ATHENS POLICE HARASSMENT & WRONGFUL ARREST OF ATHENS NATIVE & EX-NFL PLAYER WILLIE GREEN (November 2, 2023)
- The Importance of Black Business and 5 Ways to Support it in Athens (October 26, 2023)
- ACC Gov. votes on affordable housing, homelessness initiatives (October 5, 2023)
- DISCRIMINATION BY SLEEP INN AND SUITES (October 3, 2023)
- Local Business Owner Harassed by Police (September 26, 2023)
- Ending Cash Bail (July 5, 2023)
- Decriminalizing Marijuana (July 5, 2023)
- Civilian oversight and transparency in policing (July 5, 2023)
- Advocating for an Anti-Discrimination Bar Ordinance (April 20, 2023)
- Steps That Workers Can Take If They Are Experiencing Racial Discrimination in the Workplace (March 20, 2023)
- Black History Month 2023 Recap (February 28, 2023)
- 2023 Community Survey on Policing and Public Safety (February 7, 2023)
- AADM 2022 Summary Report (December 22, 2022)
- AADM Launches Community Oversight Project (October 13, 2022)
- AADM Receives Grant from Borealis Philanthropy (July 8, 2022)
- Fully Mapped: United Against Discrimination Participants (May 31, 2022)
- The Movement Documentary Now Available (March 1, 2022)
- Justice for Ahmaud: One Step On a Long Road (March 1, 2022)
- AADM's "The Movement" Documentary (January 14, 2022)
- AADM 2021 Summary Report (December 24, 2021)
- Athens’ Civilian Oversight Board: The Fight is Not Over (December 10, 2021)
- Discrimination Complaint: Bell's Food Store (December 3, 2021)
- AADM to Host Panel for Final Teach the Truth Thursdays (December 1, 2021)
- Stephanie Maddox filed a federal retaliation and whistleblower complaint (November 10, 2021)
- GOC Recommendations for Civilian Oversight (October 26, 2021)
- AADM Statement on M&C’s termination of Stephanie Maddox (October 1, 2021)
- Teach the Truth Thursdays (September 21, 2021)
- Civilian Oversight Office: Explained (August 19, 2021)
- Pass the Recommendations for Civilian Police Oversight (July 21, 2021)
- ACC Auditor Stephanie Maddox Wants to Hear From YOU (July 7, 2021)
- ACC Internal Auditor Stephanie Maddox On Reappointment & New Contract Guidelines (July 7, 2021)
- AADM Sponsors (June 24, 2021)
- Local Citizen Requests Criminal Probe into ACC Mayor and County Manager (June 17, 2021)
- TSJ students participate in Wear Orange mural project (June 9, 2021)
- Press Conference with AADM & ACC Internal Auditor Stephanie Maddox (June 4, 2021)
- ACC Police Advisory Task Force Petition: Pass the Recommendations! (May 22, 2021)
- Father's Day & Juneteenth Bailout 2021 (May 11, 2021)
- Volunteer Whitney Barr selected as first CELA Fountain Scholar (May 4, 2021)
- Athens Day of Jubilee & Baldwin Hall Rally 2021 (April 28, 2021)
- COVID-19, Education, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline (April 6, 2021)
- Celebrating Black Women in History (March 2, 2021)
- Linnentown Resolution (February 16, 2021)
- AADM Fundraising and Documentary (January 26, 2021)
- Looking Back on 2020 (January 7, 2021)
- Grand Opening of AADM Justice Center (January 7, 2021)
- Filing Complaint Against the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (November 19, 2020)
- Event Marshals Needed (training provided) (November 17, 2020)
- Youth Voter Videos (November 2, 2020)
- Racial Equity (October 27, 2020)
- Misconceptions about the Black Lives Matter Movement (October 13, 2020)
- Make Your Personal Voting Plan (September 6, 2020)
- Community Input Requested: Reimagining the Pedestrian Plaza (Broad & College Street) (July 5, 2020)
- Justice For Black Lives Georgia Petition (June 8, 2020)
- Athens Freedom Fund (May 31, 2020)
- YOUR PRIMARY VOTE MATTERS (May 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 Disproportionate Impact on Black Community (May 14, 2020)
- The Economic Impact of COVID-19 (March 23, 2020)
- AADM Interview with Kara and Theo of Athens' Daily Groceries Co-op (March 7, 2020)
- Let's Celebrate Black History Month (February 20, 2020)
- Let's Talk About the Civil Rights Movement (January 22, 2020)
- 2019 Recap Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (December 26, 2019)
- AADM Holiday Appreciation Party (December 10, 2019)
- Link between poverty and racism (November 15, 2019)
- Support the DAY OF OUTRAGE IN HONOR OF ATATIANA JEFFERSON (October 26, 2019)
- Election Transparency: Voter Suppression and Voting Machines in Georgia (October 16, 2019)
- Poverty and Racism Forum and Oxfam Hunger Banquet (October 10, 2019)
- Women Empowerment Brunch: Breaking Racial Barriers (October 10, 2019)
- Press Release: Teen Social Justice Afterschool Club aims to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline (September 24, 2019)
- Donate: TSJ Travel To Wander Memory Trail (September 16, 2019)
- What's The School to Prison Pipeline? (August 28, 2019)
- Local Government Roles and Responsibilities: Part 2 Who Impacts the Justice System (July 11, 2019)
- What you need to know about local government. Part 1 (June 20, 2019)
- AADM Celebrates Athens Cash Bail Reform (June 7, 2019)
- Petition Against Student Incarceration and Criminalization in CCSD (May 13, 2019)
- Letter to UGA President Morehead "We want reparations" Sign this Petition (April 15, 2019)
- Athens Black Market and Co-op (April 15, 2019)
- AADM Response to Saulters Settlement (March 31, 2019)
- AADM Round Table Discussion: Women and Girls Incarcerated Stories & Solution (March 4, 2019)
- AADM round table discussion talks race and policing (January 27, 2019)
- Books and Bailout Campaign (January 15, 2019)
- Get Comfortable Teaser. Athens Poverty & Struggles Documentary (December 25, 2018)
- 9d’s Bar will be held accountable for dress code violation (December 12, 2018)
- The Mack Burney House: future home of Athens African American Culture Center? Show your support! (December 4, 2018)
- Congratulation to AADM Social Adjust Awards 2018 Nominees (November 16, 2018)
- AADM Survey Results on Community Perception of Athens Police (October 20, 2018)
- Athens Demands for a Restorative Justice Culture in ACCPD (October 16, 2018)
- What's the Future of Policing for Athens Clarke County 2018 (October 3, 2018)
- Angela Davis Lecture: Teen Social Justice Field Trip (September 28, 2018)
- When We All Vote (September 25, 2018)
- Athens Black Market reschuduled for September 21 (September 15, 2018)
- Athens Clarke County police pins 10 year old boy to the ground: How can we improve policing and community relations (July 27, 2018)
- Poor Peoples Campaign Post Article (July 2, 2018)
- June 3oth-End School To Prison Pipeline Summit & For Akheem Movie Premier (June 18, 2018)
- Discrimination in Public Places and Racially Profiling is nothing new! (June 12, 2018)
- ACCPD Internal Affairs Summary Report confirms Officer Saulters violated protocol (June 4, 2018)
- Athens police officer fired after using his patrol car to strike a fleeing suspect (June 4, 2018)
- Georgia officer mishandled 65-year-old grandmother during a traffic stop (May 11, 2018)
- Mokah's Black Girls Read-Avid Bookshop (May 10, 2018)
- Young Athenians share feelings about marching against gun violence in D.C. (April 4, 2018)
- ‘Ciné Action For Diversity & Inclusion’ Initiative (April 4, 2018)
- Media Alert: Athens Mayoral Forum has been moved to a new location. (March 11, 2018)
- Athens Mayoral Forum 2018. Who will be Athens next Mayor? (March 7, 2018)
- Fight for your city-Athens 2018 Comprehensive Plan (February 4, 2018)
- Support Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement 2018 Demands (January 29, 2018)
- Deborah Gonzalez, State Representative for District 117 presented a GA House Resolution at the 2nd annual Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Fest 2018 (January 19, 2018)
- AADM 2017 Stroll Down Memory Lane Recap (December 15, 2017)
- Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement 2017 Protest (November 13, 2017)
- Call of Action: removal of Athens Confederate monument (October 2, 2017)
- Moving Athens Confederate Monument-Open Letter (September 20, 2017)
- Post Press Release: Charlottesville Response and Confederate Monument Conversation (August 17, 2017)
- Get Together: One-on-one Conversations Across the Color Line” (August 3, 2017)
- Athens Community Wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan (July 14, 2017)
- I Have A Dream for a Diverse and Inclusive DT Athens: Fight for Civil Rights Committee (June 21, 2017)
- Athens United Against Discrimination Phase II (June 16, 2017)
- Post Press Release & Video: The first complaint of discrimination filed against a downtown (May 23, 2017)
- Atlanta family demands surveillance video of police shooting (February 15, 2017)
- Support the victims falsely arrested by Officer Marc Lofton (February 12, 2017)
- Athens MLK DAY Parade and Fest 2017 Recap (January 19, 2017)
- TSPLOST 2018 Project Information Meeting Recap (December 17, 2016)
- Income Discrimination & Debtors Prison Recap (December 10, 2016)
- End Racial Profiling Petition (December 10, 2016)
- Petition for Athens Civil Rights Committee (December 10, 2016)
- What You Missed: Athens Civil Rights Public Meeting and Workshop Recap (November 11, 2016)
- Athens-Clarke County commission votes in favor of anti-discrimination ordinance, (November 2, 2016)
- Athens Business Owners Unite Against Discrimination 2016 Recap (October 29, 2016)
- Find Out What You Missed. October 17 Mayor and Commission Agenda Session Recap (October 19, 2016)
- Hundreds Marched for a Athens Civil Rights Committee Recap (October 18, 2016)
- Get A Sticker (October 9, 2016)
Pages
- Tickets Checkout (February 19, 2025)
- Order Completed (February 19, 2025)
- Facilitation and mediation (February 16, 2025)
- Justice Reform & Accountability Committee (February 15, 2025)
- Membership Instruction (January 6, 2025)
- Women’s Wellness and Justice Leadership Cohort (September 29, 2024)
- DEI Dinner (June 25, 2024)
- Password Reset (February 21, 2024)
- End School To Prison Pipeline (February 21, 2024)
- Resources (December 27, 2023)
- AADM Board Member Application (December 4, 2023)
- Athens Black Market Network (October 19, 2023)
- Receive the AADM's Newsletter (October 16, 2023)
- Programs (October 10, 2023)
- Home (July 13, 2023)
- Store (July 13, 2023)
- Donation Thank You (May 22, 2023)
- Know Your Rights (May 17, 2023)
- Policy Changes & Justice (April 20, 2023)
- Collaborate with AADM! (April 19, 2023)
- In-Kind Donations (April 19, 2023)
- NEWS & RESOURCES (March 9, 2023)
- EDUCATION & TRAINING (January 31, 2023)
- Terms & Conditions (December 19, 2022)
- Privacy Policy (December 19, 2022)
- Checkout (May 5, 2022)
- Cart (May 5, 2022)
- Teach the Truth Thursdays (December 3, 2021)
- Partners & Collaborators (June 23, 2021)
- Legal Fines & Fees Assistance (August 30, 2020)
- Gallery (June 14, 2018)
- United Against Discrimination (February 4, 2018)
- Discrimination Compliant and Advocacy Support (October 23, 2017)
- Events (October 9, 2016)
- Contact (October 2, 2016)
- Donate (October 2, 2016)
- Join (October 2, 2016)
- About (September 20, 2016)
- Board and Team (June 25, 2017)
Products
- Let's Talk About School To Prison Pipeline (December 17, 2024)
- Know Your Rights Card Game (December 17, 2024)
- AADM T-SHIRT (March 25, 2024)
Venues
- Zoom (February 28, 2025)
- stone Mountain (February 21, 2025)
- Hilton Head Island Town in South Carolina (February 8, 2025)
- University of Georgia Performing Arts Center (November 20, 2024)
- Dudley Park (September 25, 2024)
- Dudley Parrk (September 18, 2024)
- Encaptivating Events (August 27, 2024)
- RODEO NIGHT CLUB ATHENS (July 17, 2024)
- Indigo Hotel (April 29, 2024)
- Athens Chamber of Commerce (March 11, 2024)
- Franny's Farmacy (January 3, 2024)
- Private Venue (near Atlanta) (December 6, 2023)
- RSVP to receive location (October 6, 2023)
- Little Kings Shuffle Club (September 15, 2023)
- The Foundry (July 27, 2023)
- Lay Park Community Center (June 29, 2023)
- Classic Center (March 6, 2023)
- Triangle Plaza (January 31, 2023)
- Historic Athens (January 19, 2023)
- Ebenezer Baptist Church, West (September 8, 2022)
- Unitarian Univerlist Fellowship of Athens (September 6, 2022)
- Piedmont Park (July 20, 2022)
- Bruster's Ice Cream (June 7, 2022)
- ACC Police Department (May 31, 2022)
- Athens Community Career Academy (April 12, 2022)
- International Grill and Bar (March 31, 2022)
- ACC Library: Appleton Auditorium (March 29, 2022)
- Peyton Anderson Forum inside the Journalism Building (March 1, 2022)
- Flicker Theatre & Bar (February 12, 2022)
- Hendershot's Coffee (February 11, 2022)
- Pita Pit in Downtown Athens (February 1, 2022)
- Bell's Food Stores (January 28, 2022)
- Jet Cuts (January 5, 2022)
- Virtual (December 28, 2021)
- AADM Justice Center + Bookstore (July 13, 2021)
- Bishop Park (June 30, 2021)
- Rashe's Cuisine (June 18, 2021)
- Georgia Square Mall (June 9, 2021)
- Athentic Brewing Compay (June 1, 2021)
- College Square (April 27, 2021)
- Baldwin Hall (April 27, 2021)
- Canopy Studio (April 6, 2021)
- chipotle (April 6, 2021)
- UGA Arch (April 2, 2021)
- Cobbham Neighborhood Park (March 9, 2021)
- ACC Courthouse, 325 E. Washington Street (February 5, 2021)
- Downtown Athens (January 8, 2021)
- Morton Theatre (January 8, 2021)
- AADM Office (January 8, 2021)
- Athens City Hall (August 2, 2020)
- Online (April 3, 2020)
- Cine (February 27, 2020)
- Athens Clarke County Library (February 27, 2020)
Organizers
- Franny's Farmacy (January 3, 2024)
- Athens Against Cop City (October 6, 2023)
- Athens Clarke County Libray (September 14, 2023)
- Ebenezer Baptist Church, West (August 3, 2023)
- Tribe House Records (March 14, 2023)
- Western Judicial Circuit DA's Office (March 6, 2023)
- Georgia Educators for Equity & Justice (September 8, 2022)
- Chipotle (September 7, 2022)
- Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens (September 6, 2022)
- Athens Reparations Action (August 9, 2022)
- United Campus Workers of GA (UCWGA) (August 9, 2022)
- UGA Department of History (August 9, 2022)
- Anthony L. Downer II (July 20, 2022)
- Bruster's Ice Cream (June 7, 2022)
- Poor People's Campaign (June 3, 2022)
- Georgia Department of Public Health (May 27, 2022)
- Joy Village (May 3, 2022)
- Coalition for Athens Schools (April 14, 2022)
- Mokah Johnson (March 21, 2022)
- Farrah Johnson (March 11, 2022)
- Indivisible Georgia District 10 (January 3, 2022)
- EJC (January 3, 2022)
- New GA Project (January 3, 2022)
- Athens Accountability Project (November 4, 2021)
- GA Department of Public Health (September 24, 2021)
- Farm to Neighborhood (June 18, 2021)
- Athentic Brewing Company (June 1, 2021)
- Hodgson's Pharmacy (April 6, 2021)
- Canopy Studio (April 6, 2021)
- Fuel Hot Yoga (February 15, 2021)
- Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (February 27, 2020)
Events
- Justice and Accountability Committee Meeting (February 28, 2025)
- Justice and Accountability Committee Meeting (February 28, 2025)
- Justice and Accountability Committee Meeting (February 28, 2025)
- Black Girls Outdoors Rest & Resilience Day Camp (February 21, 2025)
- Rights of Community Organizers and Protesters Workshop (February 21, 2025)
- Women's Wellness and Justice Leadership Retreat (February 21, 2025)
- Discrimination in Healthcare – Women Living w/ Sickle Cell (February 21, 2025)
- ESTPP Conference (February 21, 2025)
- Athens Black Market & Expo May 2-3 (February 21, 2025)
- Launch Party: Women's Wellness and Justice Party (February 8, 2025)
- Documentary Screening: Stories of Black & Minority Entrepreneurs (February 4, 2025)
- Athens In Harmony 2025 (November 20, 2024)
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- Mega Menu (February 21, 2025)
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