Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ)

Our Mission

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

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LATEST NEWS

Looking back 5 years, 2020 protest and activism nationwide

SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Georgetown Middle School

WBOC Covers the May 21st SDARJ Town Hall

CoastTV covers the May 21st SDARJ Town Hall

SDARJ Call to Action

SDARJ Western Sussex County Bus Tour on Saturday, June 14th

Discover new and beautiful places, learn Sussex County history, and visit significant African American historic sites.

June 19th - America’s Second Independence Day

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Business Partner of the Month

Gay Women of Rehoboth

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SDARJ thanks & supports our Business Partners and Black-Owned Businesses

The Nickel Boys

A Novel by Colson Whitehead will be the topic on the June 24th SDARJ Book & Film discussion at the Lewes Public Library. More details to come.

Black Voices Volume 15

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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SDARJ Military Series

Military Series - Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell

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The 2025 Book & Film Discussion Series Schedule:

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.

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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.

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How to Get Involved

How you cann get involved in the Southern Alliance for Racial Justice

There are many ways you can get involved. Support us by donating your time. Support us by becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering. You can also attend our town halls, join one of our active committees, or come to our monthly Book & Film Group.

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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.

Gallo Realty Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

SDARJ Business Partner of the Month Gay Women of Rehoboth

Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware

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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 closed April 1, 2025.

Do you have any questions? Email us.

SDARJ Youth Group

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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.