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Celebrate Black History Month with AADM
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Athens Black Health Matters Event
The Light Ministries Church on 174 Henderson Ext Athens, GA 30606 on February 6th, 2023 from 12pm-5pm.
Services include:
-Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
-A MonkeyPox educational forum presented by Foundations for Living, Rev. Dr. Sande Bailey.
-Free food courtesy of Rashe's Cuisine for up to 67 people.
-FREE HIV testing with $10 Kroger gift card for National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day.
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"On January 7, 2023, less than three years after George Floyd's death, 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was viciously beaten by five police officers, which caused him to be hospitalized. This incident caused Nichols' death three days later. This was just another example of the failures of our criminal justice system, and we must DEMAND justice for Tyre Nichols and for all the lives lost due to police brutality. "
Join AADM for a rally in remembrance of Tyre Nichols and in support of justice for Black Lives. Bring signs, flowers or candles, and your peers.
Read our full statement here: https://www.aadmovement.org/justice-for-tyre-nichols-and-all-victims-of-police-brutality/
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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH BY SUPPORTING BLACK BUSINESSES!
Join us on February 18th from 12pm-5pm at the Historic Athens building for a special Athens Black Market!
The Athens Black Market is designed to support black and minority business owners by providing a marketplace in Downtown Athens 3 times per year. The co-founders of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement designed this event to promote culture, diversity, equity and inclusion in downtown Athens, and to support black and minority vendors & business owners.
This event is FREE to the general public. Come shop, network, and support local entrepreneurs!
In addition, this is a special edition for Black History Month. Entrepreneurs can enter the ABM Shark Tank to win $500!
Vending opportunities are available to promote your business or sell your products. Register now using the button below!
ABM Shark Tank Requirements:
Start-up or small businesses with new program or service ideas can enter.
Traditional or creative entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs seeking extra capital to expand their businesses.
How to enter the ABM Shark Tank:
Step 1. FREE TO ENTER. ( $10 entry waived)
Step 2. Register on Eventbrite. Prepare a 3 min pitch.
Step 3. ARRIVE 1pm on February 18th at Historic Athens. Participants will have 3 minutes to pitch your business idea. 1 winner will be select.
Open to the general public. For more information, contact Knowa D. Johnson at 678-740-6884.
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AADM is excited to present a Brunch and Learn session for Black businesswomen and female entrepreneurs during Black History Month! Join us for good food, good community, and an empowering workshop designed to assist you with your business/entrepreneurial goals.
Cost: $15 (include brunch)
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AADM will be holding two Pop-Ups very soon!!
Join us on February and March 17th at the Triangle Plaza from 2:00pm-5:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board and the services AADM provides for the community.
Looking forward to seeing y'all there!
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Join AADM for our second annual walk in memorial and remembrance of Ahmaud Arbery. Ahmaud was murdered after jogging for 2.23 miles in Brunswick, GA. His death was a result of being racially profiled by a group of three white men, who were later convicted of a hate crime in the murder. Our walk is a reminder that freedom is not guaranteed and that Ahmaud's life mattered. You may bring signs, flowers, candles, or any other items appropriate to honor the life of Ahmaud.
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Have you listened to 1619 or watched the adjoining Hulu docuseries? AADM wants to talk about it!
FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
Join us on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th from 2pm-5pm at the Justice Center & Bookstore to watch and discuss the 1619 docuseries on Hulu. As part of our Teach the Truth series, we will center our discussions around race, class, democracy, and music. AADM's discussions are open to anyone with a willingness to learn and a passion for justice!
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DID YOU KNOW
When you make a donation to AADM, you can choose where you want your money to go?
You can choose the General Fund, Athens Freedom Fund which supports our bail-out & legal fees services, or the Youth Justice Fund, which supports our End School-to-Prison Pipeline program and our Teen Social Justice Club youth apprenticeship program!
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Requirements
1. Members must treat each other with love and respect
2. Spread the word about AADM campaigns and programs (by word of mouth or on social media)
3. Pledge to take action and peacefully protest against racial and social injustices
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Georgia Conflict Center is hosting a 1-day in-person Restorative Circle Facilitation training, led by one of the nation's leading experts, Janice Jerome. Participants will first read and work through Ms. Jerome's Simple Restorative Circles Workbook, a prerequisite for participating in this training. Then, participants will participate in a 1-day training to reflect and practice.
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Mayor & Commission Meeting
Date: February 7th
Location: Athens City Hall, Room 301B, 301 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Time: 6pm
Government Operations Committee Meeting
Date: February 13th
Location: Athens City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601
Time: 1pm
Public Civilian Oversight Community Meeting
Date: February 22nd
Location: City Hall, Room 301B, 301 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
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