Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement
Fighting against discrimination. Advocating for racial and social justice through education and activism.
Athens Black Market & May Day
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Athens Black Market (pop-up marketplace) is hosted three times per year to promote culture, diversity, and black and minority entrepreneurship in downtown Athens.
NEXT EVENT
May 3 | Time: 1 PM – 5 PM: Athens Black Market & May Day Fest – Come shop and support local Black and minority owned businesses featuring art, fashion, food, and workers rights! Location: College Square, Athens, Georgia 30601.
Athens Black Market
Join us for a powerful day of culture, commerce, and community activism at the Athens Black Market & May Day Fest! This unique event brings together the vibrancy of Black and minority entrepreneurship with the spirit of workers’ rights and social justice advocacy. Shop from a variety of vendors offering art, fashion, food, beauty products, and more while enjoying live music, cultural performances, and networking opportunities.
Live performances | Local artisans & creatives | Delicious food | Support small businesses
May Day Celebration – Honoring Workers’ Rights
In collaboration with Beto Cacao, the AADM will honor workers rights. In solidarity with International Workers’ Day (May 1st), we recognize the fight for fair wages, workers’ protections, and economic justice.
A Call to Action! Whether you’re a small business owner, a worker advocating for justice, or a community member looking to engage, this event is for YOU!
For vendor opportunities, or registration, visit https://givebutter.com/athblackmarketmay2025. Let’s come together to celebrate culture, business, and the fight for workers’ rights!
11:00 AM | Vendors Setup
1:00 PM | Event Kickoff & Market Opens
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Shop and support local Black and minority-owned businesses featuring art, fashion, food, handmade goods, and more.
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Enjoy music from live DJs and performers throughout the event.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Live Music & Cultural Performances
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Featuring local artists, spoken word poets, and dancers celebrating the richness of our diverse community.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | May Day Fest – Workers’ Rights & Social Justice Panel
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Keynote Speaker: Addressing the importance of fair wages, workers’ protections, and economic justice.
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Community Call to Action: How to support labor movements and local initiatives.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Cultural Showcase & Open Mic
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Open mic session for poetry, activism, and storytelling.
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Community members and artists share their voices in solidarity with workers and entrepreneurs.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Celebration
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Final opportunity to shop, network, and celebrate the power of economic and social empowerment.
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