In case you missed it, or just want to watch it again, the SDARJ May Town Hall -Kidnapping & Terrorism: The Reverse Underground Railroad can be viewed on the SDARJ YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/bs8fYEAq9CI
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The SDARJ’s May Town Hall, scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., and will feature Dr. Richard Bell, the author of Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. REGISTER FOR THE TOWN HALL AT: https://reverserailroad.eventbrite.com. Dr. Bell will be describing the Reverse Underground Railroad and Sussex County’s role. He will focus on the period from 1808, when the importation of Africans into enslavement was banned, through the active period of Sussex County’s Cannon-Johnson Gang.
At the Town Hall, the SDARJ will announce a major advance, thank the high-ranking public officials who listened and have acted at the SDARJ’s request and tell of the next steps in this effort at remembering history, good, bad, unfortunate, happy, and sad – which is part of the SDARJ mission.
The SDARJ has arranged with Browseabout Books for anyone purchasing Dr. Bell’s book to receive a book signed by Dr. Bell.
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) invites you to attend our June 18th 2022 fundraising concert featuring the “CHANTELS”, a history making 1950‘s all-female pop group. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see this ground breaking group! The event is the highlight of SDARJ’s Juneteenth weekend celebration. Proceeds from this concert will support SDARJ programs, including college scholarships, academic recognition programs, monthly educational town halls on racial justice issues, legislative advocacy and more. Purchase your tickets here.
Please join the SDARJ on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in celebration of Women’s History Month as we present a discussion on the history of African American sororities and their contributions to the country and our community. Register for the Town Hall at sisterhoodandservice.eventbrite.com.
Charlotte King, SDARJ Founder, was recently named the third of four Jefferson Award winners by WBOC-TV. You can view the segment here.
Please join the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) as we celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
We’ll look at Black history in Delaware and Sussex County, focusing on the educational/school system, religion, and Black social life. We will also have an update about the Lewes African American Heritage Commission. The town hall will also feature clips from Sussex County residents who are making history on a national level. To register for the town hall, visit https://sussexhistory.eventbrite.com.
WRDE-TV | Cody Decker
DELAWARE– On Wednesday, the United States Senate blocked a voting rights package.
Locals are feeling the effects of that decision including Sussex County Democrats Chair Jane Hovington who is frustrated with the decision.
“This is something that has become a political fight, a political battle,” Hovington said. “Democrats versus Republicans and unfortunately we’re all suffering as a result of this fight.”
In order to get a head start on 2022 and 2024, a webinar is being held Friday night by the Sussex County Divine Nine, a group of nine fraternities and sororities that are predominantly black. They are focusing on getting people registered and to the polls and encouraging people to run for office. Organizer Dr. Marlene A. Saunders says the push is for younger people to get involved in the voting process. Click to watch the video here.
