Read the New Issue of Black Voices. The Criminal Justice Issue Vol. 15

Before the last quarter of the 19th century, women had no legal rights. After marriage, their property and wages became their husband’s. The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on February 3, 1870, granted Black men the right to vote. It wasn’t until 1873, when a law was passed giving women the right to make a will, purchase real estate, and hold it exempt from their husband’s debts. In 1897, when Delaware’s constitution was rewritten, voters rejected a provision granting women the right to vote.

Dedicated volunteers have kept DTER going strong, and now we need your help to reach more people each year. We’re planning training workshops for new Facilitators, and we’d love for you to join us.

We’re pleased to share the Cape Gazette’s coverage of our 10th anniversary gala, held October 24 at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach. The article and photo gallery by Deny Howeth capture an evening celebrating a decade of SDARJ’s work for racial justice, reconciliation and equal opportunity across Sussex County.