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Our Mission

SDARJ is a non-partisan organization that educates, informs, and advocates for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity. 

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Get Ready to Vote this November 5th

Did you know that as a result of legislation passed in 2023, early voting is possible. Early voting begins on October 25 and is possible at selected sites. 

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October SDARJ Town Hall

October Town hall

Stand Up for America and Vote! Join us on October 29 for a panel discussion featuring youth voices including students, the campaign manager of the ACLU Delaware Voting Rights Coalition, and community leaders on what voting means to them, how we can work to make voting more accessible in Delaware, and how to work to get the America we want.

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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (film) In-Person / Online

October Book & Film Discussion

Our discussion on October 22nd will focus on poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” is an excellent documentary from 2023. 

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BlackVoices Vol12

Black Voices Vol 12

Inside the Honoring Black Farmers Issue

  • What It’s Like to be a Black Farmer in Sussex County
  • 2024 Charlotte King Scholarship Award Winners
  • Community and School System Working Together for ALL Students
  • And more
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Thank you to our partners Because of your generous contributions, the SDARJ can continue its mission of ending racism and its corrosive consequences.

Our Mission

The Southern Delaware Alliance For Racial Justice is a non-partisan organization educating, informing, and advocating for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity. Our Vision is to end racism and its corrosive consequences.

What We Do

Sponsor programs and develop materials to educate SDARJ members and affected individuals / families, and the general public regarding racial and class disparities in the criminal justice system, causes and effects of mass incarceration, and the need for reform to ensure equal treatment for all.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways you can get involved. Support us by donating your time. Contact us to learn more! There are many ways you can get involved. Support us by donating your time. Attend our Monthly Meetings, join one of our active committees, or come to our monthly Book & Film Group

SDARJ Charlotte King 2025 Scholarship Application

The Charlotte King Scholarship of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice provides $1000 scholarships to selected Sussex County students who are continuing their education beyond high school, who demonstrate commitment to racial justice through community involvement, who identify as Black and/or African American, and who agree to have their photo and responses used in our materials.

Applications close April 1, 2025. 

3 steps to apply:

  1. Meet the requirements above and complete this form by April 1, 2025.
  2. Please email a clear pdf, screen shot, or photo of your high school transcript.
  3. Ask a non-related person familiar with your accomplishments (such as a teacher, counselor, coach, administrator, or religious leader) to email a reference letter.

Do you have any questions? Email us.

SDARJ Youth Group

Learn more of our initiatives.

Becoming Visible: Students for Change

In 2022 we are offering highly interactive 90-minute Zoom workshops on such topics as Cultural Competence, Antiracism, History of Slavery in Delaware, and Great Contributions of African-Americans to U.S. culture.

Resources for School and Community Work 

Our team is curating lists of resources and links to helpful sites as you complete homework assignments or collaborate with others in the community on projects that teach and inform about racism. The work is ongoing, and we hope you find it helpful. If you have recommendations, we welcome them.

Our Goals

Educate
for change through knowledge and understanding of past and current racial issues and conditions.

Address
racial and criminal injustice and advocate for ways to improve the criminal justice system in Delaware.

Enrich
our cultural environment through multi-racial collaboration.

Promote
positive change for the future of our youth.

Collaborate
with like-minded groups to challenge structural and systemic racism.

Volunteer Opportunities

Just a few hours of your week can make a big difference. Browse our volunteer opportunities critical to the success of the Alliance.

Help SDARJ achieve its mission!

To educate, inform, and advocate for racial justice couldn’t be more critical and timely, given the challenges and divisions in our country. Join us!

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