Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement

Each year, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) proudly supports the Athens Miss Juneteenth Pageant, hosted by Shawania Lay founder of SLay Pageants . This year the event will be held June 14th, 6pm at the Morton Theatre. Visit Morton Theatre website to grab your tickets.

The contestants and winner will also be joining us again at the 2026 Classic City Juneteenth Music & Arts Fest hosted by Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. Let’s celebrate our youth, our culture, and our future leaders!

Calling all vendors and community members.

Join us June 20th, 3-7PM for the Classic City Juneteenth Music & Arts Fest a vibrant, community-centered celebration honoring the legacy of Juneteenth through music, culture, art, food, wellness, education, and Black economic empowerment.

Hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and United GA Entertainment, the festival will take place on June 20th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Georgia Square Mall in Athens. For more info or to Register- www.aadmovement.org/events/2026-juneteenth-music-and-arts-festival

Youth Civil Rights Leadership Summer Camp: Travel, Public Speaking & Civic Engagement. Scholarships available.

The AADM Youth Civil Rights Leadership Summer Camp is a transformative, hands-on summer experience designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to understand history, speak up for justice, and build positive friendships. @

Register your child. Help them develop their speaking, communication, and leadership skills and how to advocate for themselves.

www.aadmovement.org/events/youth-civil-rights-leadership-camp-athens-georgia

Call or text: 1-800-922-3607

We can help you:
✔ Understand your rights
✔ Navigate discrimination concerns
✔ Learn how to file complaints
✔ Connect to community resources

You don’t have to go through it alone.

The Classic City Soul Food Festival, hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, has been rescheduled for August 15, 2026 at Union Fare. Time to be announced.

We excited to bring this powerful celebration of soul, culture, and community to the Classic City, and we know many of you were looking forward to it. So this isn’t a cancellation, just a delay. Stay tune for important updates at the www.aadmovement.org/events