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The Ballot Box Under Attack — and How Delaware Is Pushing Back
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt one of the most damaging blows to voting rights in a generation. At the same time, right here in Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to protect your vote. Here is what you need to know.
The Voting Rights Act After Louisiana v. Callais: Why Grassroots Civil Rights Work Matters Now More Than Ever
The Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act’s protections against racial gerrymandering. Here’s what the decision means and why organizations like SDARJ and the ACLU are essential to the next chapter of the fight against systemic racism.
From the Ballot to Breakthrough: Black Voting Power in Delaware
For Black Delawareans, the right to vote was not truly reliable until 1965. The Fifteenth Amendment had existed for generations, but in practice Black citizens still faced uneven access, intimidation, and local barriers. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 changed that reality by making voting rights enforceable, not just theoretical. That was the turning point.
African and African American Art
Of the 50 states in the U.S., Delaware is among only 13 that have legally mandated the instruction of Black history in grades K-12 in public schools. HB 198, passed in 2021, includes eight minimum content areas. One of these requires instruction on “…the history and culture of Black people prior to the African and Black Diaspora, including contributions to…art.”
SDARJ Meets with Congresswoman Sarah McBride
SDARJ Executive Director Joseph Lawson and Vice President Maria Cordonnier recently had the privilege of meeting with Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride. A photo of the meeting was shared on Congresswoman McBride’s official website, reflecting her commitment to staying connected with the advocacy organizations working to advance equity and justice across the First State.