- Blame Systemic Barriers, Not Personal ChoicesWritten by Peyton & Alexander-Advocacy & Journalism Team Discrimination can come in many different forms in one’s career. Most people can identify when an individual or group’s behavior may be racist, sexist, classist, or discriminatory in visible instances. But what about the systemic barriers in place that prevent marginalized people from accessing opportunities–such as business capital, networks, and mentorship–offered to a privileged selection? These obstacles produce grave consequences, touching on health, home ownership, wealth accumulation, and more. Discussions on racism usually center explicit actions like using racist slurs or committing hate crimes. There is another type of racism that is…
- October Initiative: Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned BusinessesAADM Launches October Initiative: Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses: Athens Black Market and Storytelling Campaign. Athens, GA – October 2024 – This October, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is proud to announce a special initiative, Supporting Minority & Women Owned Businesses in Athens and throughout the state of Georgia. As part of this month-long focus, AADM will host the Athens Black Market on Saturday, October 19th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at College Square in downtown Athens. The event is free to the general public, with a diverse range of local vendors. AADM is also launching a storytelling campaign to amplify the voices of minority entrepreneurs and business owners. By sharing…
- Building Fairness: Athens Disparity Study and What It Means for Minority and Women Owned businessWritten by: Peyton and Alexander. Advocacy & Journalism Team – AADM Collective Media Group Minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) often face many barriers to participating and succeeding in the market all across the country, and Athens-Clarke County is no exception. Local government is the primary agent for rectifying these disparities, a role which the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has attempted to occupy by commissioning the MGT Consulting Firm for a disparity study in August of 2023. This study focused on the availability and utilization of M/WBEs by ACCGov. Utilization equaled 1.01% across all business categories, such as construction, professional…
- Share Your Business Story: Help Us Change the NarrativeDo you own a business or know someone who does? We’re launching a storytelling campaign to shift the narrative around business ownership, and we want to hear from you! Entrepreneurship isn’t just for the privileged few—it’s a powerful path to economic empowerment and community wealth-building for people of all backgrounds. We’re amplifying the voices of business owners from marginalized communities in Athens, especially those who have overcome systemic barriers to build successful ventures. Your story matters! By sharing your journey, you can inspire others, highlight the importance of equitable access to resources, and help reshape the future of entrepreneurship in…
- POSTPONED: Love Kids, Not Guns RallyURGENT ALERT -SEPT 13TH The Kids Lives Matter demonstration in Monroe this Saturday has been postponed due to the weather forecast (heavy rains and possible thunderstorms) as well as the two funerals happening on Saturday. Exact time and location to follow. Please notify friends and family who may have planned to come. Thank you. For more information about the rally, please go to https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblegeorgiadistrict10/event/690680.