Will the Mayor and Commission vote Yes against Discrimination and approve an Athens Civil Rights Committee? On Tuesday November 1st, the final decision will be made. Prior to the Mayor and Commission voting on the “alcohol admittance ordinance” or the possible establishment of Athens…
On Thursday, October 20th, members of AAD Movement and volunteers congregated at World Famous on Hull Street next to the Historical Wilson’s Barbershop to launch Phase 1 of the Athens Anti-Discrimination sticker campaign. Organizer Mokah-Jasmine Johnson split everyone up into 3 teams, led by…
By Greg Wagstaff Tuesday, October 17 City Hall – The proposed amendment to the alcoholic beverages ordinance for the purpose of prohibiting public discrimination was discussed and public comments were taken. By and large, the board’s narrow focus was only on the issue of…
Hundreds March for a Athens Civil Rights Committee Written By Deshonna Johnson On Tuesday, October 4th, as citizens gathered to march for an Athens Civil Rights Committee there was a sense of fire in the air. Mokah Johnson activist and lead organizer of the “Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement”…
In an effort to combat discriminatory behavior and create a more divers and welcoming environment in downtown Athens Ga, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement launched the “United Against Discrimination” sticker campaign October 2016. AAD Movement goal is to encourage local business owners to place a…
