Five Takeaways from Good Trouble Lives On! July 17, 2025
On July 17th we gathered at the Epworth United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of John Lewis. Here are 5 takeaways from the event:
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WATCH: The July 17th Good Trouble Lives On! Full Event
On July 17th, we gathered with our friends and neighbors to honor the enduring legacy of Congressman John Lewis and unite as a community to defend our civil and human rights.
WATCH: Our Executive Director and Board Chair reflect on the enduring legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis
Joseph Lawson, Executive Director, and Marjorie Belmont, Board Chair of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, to reflect on the enduring legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis
Military Series – Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls – Civil War Hero, Black political leader during Reconstruction. Smalls had won freedom for himself and his family, and was a famous war hero.
Tell Congress to Reject Cuts to Vital Services
This week, Congress is moving forward with its budget package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which would strip health care and food access from millions of Americans with limited incomes to offset tax cuts for the wealthy. This bill slashes funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which are proven to reduce poverty, threatening the independence of everyday Americans.
5 Takeaways From The June 2025 Town Hall, Saving Medicaid and Social Security
Representatives from Delaware Department of Health & Social Services and the Delaware Medicare Assistance Program (DMAP) were jo;ined by the Director of Advocacy for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., the Chairperson of SDARJ, and a representative of US Representative Sarah McBride on June 12 to discuss Medicaid & Social Security in the shadow of the pending Budget Bill.
