AADM 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 their stories, AADM aims to shed light on the challenges minority- and women-owned businesses face and advocate for increased equity and opportunity in the local business community.

“Our goal is to help minority-owned businesses thrive by providing a platform for their voices to be heard and their products to be seen. We believe that creating a more inclusive and equitable business environment benefits the entire community,” said Mokah Jasmine Johnson, co-founder of AADM.

Get Involved by sharing your story: If you are a minority-owned business, we invite you to share your experiences and challenges. Your voice is essential in advocating for change. Link: www.aadmovement.org/share-your-business-story-help-us-change-the-narrative/

Together, through advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement, AADM seeks to unlock new opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. By amplifying these voices, AADM remains committed to its mission of creating pathways for equity and economic justice.