SDARJ February Town Hall Meeting: Racism and Housing (Part 2)
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MLK, Jr. Monday Holiday Community Worship Service video
In case you missed it or just want to view it again, the MLK, Jr. Monday Holiday Community Worship Service is available for viewing on the SDARJ YouTube channel. Click here to view it. The Reverend Doctor Deborah A. McCaffity, Pastor of St. George AME Church of Lewes, DE delivered an inspirational message. This year the Worship Service was co-sponsored by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and the NAACP Lower Sussex Youth Council #2719.
The theme this year, “Enough is Enough: Drive Out Hate with Love” reminds us of the on-going struggle for racial justice and the famous quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his speech Loving Your Enemies: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
WRDE-TV also featured the Worship Service as part of their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday coverage. Click here to view the segment.
MLK, Jr. Monday Holiday Community Worship Service
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Organization, Sussex County, Inc. invites you to participate in the Twenty-ninth Annual Commemorative Weekend Celebration in Honor of the late Civil Rights Leader, January 16 – 18, 2021.
Due to COVID, the Community Worship Service will be held via Zoom on Monday, January 18 at 10:00 AM. All are encouraged to attend. You may join the service via the Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/96187260177?pwd=T20zRlhSMmExUWNXTzM3L1U1UXBtQT09. The messenger this year will be the Reverend Doctor Deborah A. McCaffity, Pastor of St. George AME Church of Lewes, DE. This year the Worship Service is being co-sponsored by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and the NAACP Lower Sussex Youth Council #2719.
The theme this year, “Enough is Enough: Drive Out Hate with Love” reminds us of the on-going struggle for racial justice and the famous quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his speech Loving Your Enemies: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Your support is always needed and appreciated in perpetuating and nurturing the legacy, the vision and the dream of Dr. King. Donations to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Organization may be made to P.O Box 781, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Contributions will help fund scholarships for deserving youth in Sussex County and the on-going work of the Organization.
For information, please email SDARJ
SDARJ’s RESPONSE TO INSURRECTION AT THE CAPITOL
Dear Members and Friends,
Below is the SDARJ’s response to the Insurrection led by those white Americans who put their priviledge and entitlement before their love and commitment to Country.
January 6, 2021
What a devastating day for America. Instead of watching what would normally be the ceremonial congressional certification of the presidential election, the majority’s vote, we watched instead thousands of overwhelmingly white men and women storm the Capitol in an attempt to prevent Congress from doing just that. This day struck a frightening and devastating blow to the rule of law and to the dream of our democracy, and was indeed the pinnacle (let’s hope not just the beginning) of the horrible division of our country. And it raised again the specter of our unequal justice system.
Yes, eventually the National Guard was called out. Yes, the Capitol was cleared of the mob. Yes, a curfew was established, though not obeyed. But not until the rioters had broken into congressional chambers, until one of them sat at Nancy Pelosi’s desk, his feet up, a threatening note written, not until the confederate flag was brandished inside the building and those acting from their white privilege, born of white supremacy, were shouting “freedom” as they wreaked havoc on the building and terrorized those working inside. Yet, how quickly the National Guard was called to the peaceful protest at Lafayette Square, comprised of both Black and white people. As President Trump walked with his upside down bible to St. John’s, these people were being tear gassed, having done nothing but stand together and ask for justice.
Continue reading the response here.
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett lead a host of top medical professionals as they discuss the vaccine, distribution, and next steps for Black Americans.
Click here to view the YouTube video.
SDARJ January 2021 Meeting
As we move into the new year, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will continue its examination of racism in America. We intend to foster the type of on-going conversations that we must have in order for each of us to effectively work to dismantle structural racism and achieve racial justice.
Join us on January 12, 2021 at 7PM to watch a 20 minute video produced by the American Psychological Association that “outlines issues associated with race-related stress and is designed to promote critical thinking, increase empathy and encourage social perspective-taking.” The video will be followed by facilitated small group conversations on the issues raised by the video.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/94847876256