Seeking Black Music & Art for Exhibit

Calling all indie Black music artists, from hip-hop to soul, to submit images and music for the AADM Black Music Exhibit. The exhibit will be unveiled on Saturday, February 10th from 10:30am-12:00pm at the AADM Justice Center and will remain available to the public…

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Advocating for diversion

Incarceration has far-reaching effects on an individual’s life. Setting aside the psychological impacts being locked up can have on a person, a criminal history can preclude people from employment, housing, and financial assistance, even if the offenses are non-violent or low-level. This can put…

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Removal of the Confederate Monument

Following the 2015 shooting in a Black church perpetrated by a white supremacist and the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA., the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) pushed for the removal of Confederate symbols for discussion in Athens.  On August…

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AADM 2023 Year in Review

Written by Denise Sunta & Christina Martin 2023 was a big year for the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM). The work that we have done to dismantle systems of oppression, whether in the criminal justice system, schools, or the corporate world, has made a lasting…

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A Giving Tuesday Message from Mokah

Dear AADM Supporters, I am incredibly grateful for your unwavering support over the past seven years. The AADM stands as a testament to the incredible power of community action. Every achievement we’ve made has been because of your support. Together, we’ve contributed over $30,000 this year towards…

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