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The Fourteenth Amendment and Racial Justice
In this third of three videos produced by ACLU of Delaware, community leaders discuss the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Fourth Amendment and Racial Justice
In this second of three videos produced by ACLU of Delaware, community leaders discuss the importance of the Fourth Amendment.
video of SDARJ Town Hall: Christianity and Racism
If you missed the SDARJ October Hall Town: Christianity and Racism or you want to see it again, you can view it on the SDARJ YouTube channel. A diverse panel of local clergy discussed the interface of Christianity and structural racism, The panel included Rev. Marjorie Belmont-Burns from the Lewes United Methodist Charge (Faith and Israel United Methodist Churches), Rev. Dania Griffin from the Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church in Frankford, Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith from the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth, and Rev. Mark Harris from St. Peters Episcopal Church in Lewes. Rev. Paula Maiorano of the Unitarian Universalists of Southern DE served as moderator for the discussion.
Introducing: SDARJ Membership
We are inviting you to become a contributing member of SDARJ!
Our mission to educate, inform, and advocate for racial justice couldn’t be more critical and timely, given the challenges and divisions in our country. To address this pressing need, the Alliance plans to expand its programming and invite you join to us.
Since its inception in 2015, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice has relied on individual donations to fund its programs and community outreach efforts. Free space for monthly meetings at Trinity Faith Christian Center and pro bono speakers were critical to establishing the Alliance as an important voice in southern Delaware and beyond.
Thank you to our partners Because of your generous contributions, the SDARJ can continue its mission of ending racism and its corrosive consequences.
Scholarship News and Updates
SDARJ Announces 2021 Charlotte King Scholarship Program
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) is taking applications for the 2021 Charlotte King Scholarship Program. Awards will be made to Sussex County graduating seniors for the 2020-2021 academic year. The awards will be based on demonstrated concern for furthering racial understanding and justice, as well as on citizenship and service in the school community.
For more information about the 2021 Charlotte King Scholarship Program, including eligibility and criteria, visit https://sdarj.org/scholarship-program/
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Fourth Amendment and Racial Justice
In this second of three videos produced by ACLU of Delaware, community leaders discuss the importance of the Fourth Amendment.
Slavery Was Part of Barbados Life for Centuries. But Its History Can Be Hard to Find.
There are important monuments, plaques and sites on the island. It requires effort to see many of them. Will that change?
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The First Amendment & Racial Justice
In this first of three videos produced by ACLU of Delaware, community leaders discuss the importance of the First Amendment.
Delaware, Confused About Voting In The 2020 Election? “Better Know A Ballot” Is Here To Help!
Stephen Colbert wants to help all Delawareans exercise their right to vote in the 2020 election. The guidelines for registering to vote and voting by mail can be confusing so here are all the resources you need to make a plan to vote! Visit http://www.BetterKnowABallot.com/DE for all the details!
Gallo Gives Foundation awards community donations
Proud to be in the fourth year of making a difference in the community in which its associates live and serve, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gallo Realty Gallo Gives Foundation awarded several of its 2020 second-quarter earnings donations to the Ronald McDonald House, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation, Literacy Delaware, Ken Cicerale Memorial Music Fund and Just Us Cat Rescue. The total donated for this series of giving was $9,000. Read the full Cape Gazette article here
Introducing: SDARJ Membership
We are inviting you to become a contributing member of SDARJ!
Our mission to educate, inform, and advocate for racial justice couldn’t be more critical and timely, given the challenges and divisions in our country. To address this pressing need, the Alliance plans to expand its programming and invite you join to us.
Since its inception in 2015, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice has relied on individual donations to fund its programs and community outreach efforts. Free space for monthly meetings at Trinity Faith Christian Center and pro bono speakers were critical to establishing the Alliance as an important voice in southern Delaware and beyond.