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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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Student Award

Honoring Bernedette Abram for leadership & excellence

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February Townhall video

Dialogue Toward Ending Racism…Continues

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Black Voices Volume 10

The History Edition

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 End racism and its corrosive consequences.
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 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.
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

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!

The Sussex County Association of Realtors has partnered with NAR Spire, a mentorship program aimed to inspire individuals from all backgrounds to pursue a career in real estate. Opportunities include exploring various career paths within the industry, and learn the fundamentals and valuable insights into the industry. All mentees must be 18 years of age or older and those people interested, click to learn more and apply.

Scholarship News and Updates

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will be awarding $1000 scholarships to several African American/Black Sussex County graduating seniors with a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity.

SDARJ will begin accepting electronic applications for the Charlotte King Scholarship on February 1, 2024Click here to complete the application.

Applications are due by April 1, 2024.

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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.

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, become a member.

Support Black Owned Businesses

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