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Starts March 5th at 6pm ET

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Take part in this 24 hour giving event.
Donate to help with our vision of ending
racism and its corrosive consequences.

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Make a Difference in 24 Hours

STAND UP! Advocating for Girls and Women in Delaware

A Conversation Focused
on the Girls and Women
of Sussex County

Dialogue Toward Ending Racism

In-person Session Virtual Session

Now, more than ever, we need to listen to each other,
break down the walls between us, and channel our emotions
into meaningful and sustainable actions and relationships.

Join us for 2 hours weekly, over a 6-week period

This program is FREE of charge.

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The Nassau school, built in 1922 near the current-day Five Points
intersection outside Lewes, is a unique part of Sussex County
history. It must be saved and preserved.

A Call to Action

Defending Our History:
Saving the Nassau School

SDARJ Book & Film
Discussion

On March 24^th the Lewes Library hosts the

Featuring the book Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal
of the Freedman’s Bank by Justene Hill Edwards

Founder, Dr. Aimee Wiest. Hosted by Lewes Public Library

The Month of March is

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions
to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in
the month of March in the United States since 1987.

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Jaleigha Johnson at
John M. Clayton
Elementary

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SDARJ African American Achievement Award recipient

From left: Jaleigha Johnson, Mrs. Hitch, (ELA) Teacher and Mrs. Fulkrod, Math Teacher.

SDARJ Charlotte King
Scholarship

Applications are now open for the

Apply before April 1st 2026.

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Our mission as a non-partisan organization is to educate, inform, and advocate for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity.

LATEST NEWS

A Message from SDARJ Executive Director Joseph Lawson

Dr Michele Warch talks about the importance of the work of SDARJ in the community

A Message From Our Founder and Chair, Charlotte King

Ten Years of Doing the Work: Celebrating SDARJ’s First Decade

March is Women’s History Month

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 Can Get Involved

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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Upcoming Events

Read about upcoming events and join us. You can sign up to volunteer and even sponsor some of our events. Attending our events lets you get involved in making a difference in the community and helps us spread the word.

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