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SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Long Neck Elementary School

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Black Barbie Documentary

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June 19th - America’s Second Independence Day

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Military Series – Celebrating Peter Salem

Black U.S. Military History American Revolutionary War, Peter Salem, Soldier

Peter Salem was an African-American from Massachusetts who served as a U.S. soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Framingham, he was freed by a later master, Major Lawson Buckminster, to serve in the local militia. He then enlisted in the Continental Army, serving for nearly five years during the war.

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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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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 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. 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

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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 close April 1, 2025.

3 steps to apply:

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

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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.

Our Goals

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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.

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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.

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

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LATEST NEWS

SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Long Neck Elementary School

10 Things We Learned at the March Town Hall, What Can We Do Now

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Millsboro Middle School

The fight to save DEI

Black Barbie Documentary

June 19th - America’s Second Independence Day

Black Voices

10 Things We Learned at the March Town Hall, What Can We Do Now

April 22nd Book & Film Discussion

Dignity Backpack Project

Become a Supporting Member

Military Series – Celebrating Peter Salem

The 2025 Book & Film Discussion Series Schedule:

Thank you to our partners Because of your generous contributions, the SDARJ can continue its mission of ending racism and its corrosive consequences.

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SDARJ Charlotte King 2025 Scholarship Application

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