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“Interconnection of Race and Politics in Delaware” – Kent Co. Virtual Forum

“Interconnection of Race and Politics in Delaware” – Kent Co. Virtual Forum

Voting during COVID-19 presented by The Delaware Faith Registrars of Kent County, DE. Invited guests inlcude David Lamar Williams, candidate for Governor of the State of Delaware; Donyale Hall, candidate for Lt. Governor of the State of Delaware; Gerald Rocha, Sr., City Council – 1st District of Dover, Delaware; Adewunmi Kuforiji, candidate for 34th Representative District of Dover, Delaware; and Leandra Marshall, candidate for Delaware’s Capital School District Board. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER AT https://kent-co.eventbrite.com

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Volunteers Needed For Get-Out-The-Vote Phone Bank

We are looking for volunteers to assist the Sussex County chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to  call individuals in Sussex County for the purpose of encouraging them to vote. In addition, the calls will provide information about how to vote by mail, the suggested date to mail their ballot to the Department of Elections and where to get information about candidates.

The two sororities are undertaking this project with the League of Women Voters of Sussex County Delaware.

The target population for this effort are residents, 18-35, who live in the County’s 14 impacted the communities and the RDs and election districts for these communities.

Volunteers will be given a pre-election and election day script as well as a call list. The projected date for beginning the pre-election calls is October 10. Of course, the date for the election day calls is November 3rd.

The estimated number of calls to be made is 2,800. The number of volunteers determines the number of calls each volunteer will make.  For example, 50 volunteers means 56 calls per volunteer. 100 volunteers reduces the number to 28 per volunteer. Right now, we have 28 volunteers.

Both the LWVSCDE, the AKAs and the Deltas are receiving calls from individuals who have pledged to make calls. More are needed.

People who want to volunteer should contact:

Marlene Saunders (email: marlenesaunders145@gmail.com ; phone: 302-258-3976).

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video of SDARJ Town Hall: Christianity and Racism

If you missed the SDARJ October Hall Town: Christianity and Racism or you want to see it again, you can view it on the SDARJ YouTube channel. A diverse panel of local clergy discussed the interface of Christianity and structural racism, The panel included Rev. Marjorie Belmont-Burns from the Lewes United Methodist Charge (Faith and Israel United Methodist Churches), Rev. Dania Griffin from the Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church in Frankford, Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith from the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth, and Rev. Mark Harris from St. Peters Episcopal Church in Lewes. Rev. Paula Maiorano of the Unitarian Universalists of Southern DE served as moderator for the discussion.

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SDARJ November Town Hall meeting: Housing and Racism

SDARJ November Town Hall meeting: Housing and Racism

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will host a discussion on “Housing and Racism” at their virtual Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10.

Panelists will give their perspectives on the causes, consequences of discrimination and segregation in housing with special focus on Delaware’s history of housing racial injustices.

Participants who register on Eventbrite will be invited to submit questions before the program.  Register at https://housing.eventbrite.com

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SDARJ September Town Hall Meeting : Youth, Race, and Community Activism

SDARJ September Town Hall Meeting : Youth, Race, and Community Activism

Tuesday, September 8th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST Four panelists will discuss the subject of the interface of race and politics as they see it through the lens of youthful observers.

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Panelists will discuss the subject of the interface of race and community activism as they see it through the lens of youthful observers. They will also discuss how it affects them, and what recommendations they can make to all of us regarding racial and social justice needs. Panelists are Jazmine Elzey, North Caroline High School student; Jalyn Powell, Sussex organizer with the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League and Network Delaware; Kyle Sheppard, 2018 recipient of the Biden Courage Award; and Sade’ Truiett, Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Civic Engagement Project. Register here

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Join the 21-day Racial Equity Challenge

Join the 21-day Racial Equity Challenge

In the wake of the BlackLives Matter movement, America is engaged in a great national conversation regarding racial equity and social justice.  But sometimes the hardest part of joining a conversation is knowing how to get started. The good news is, there are plenty of resources just waiting to empower you. More information and sign up to participate in the 21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge,

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Virtual 5k Run/Walk

Virtual 5k Run/Walk

Factory Sports and the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice are proud to partner to help bring awareness and change to the region. The collaboration takes place in the form of a Virtual 5k Run/Walk. The virtual race dates are August 1 – August 16, 2020. To read the Cape Gazette article click here. The […]

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video of “Hate Has No Home Here” webinar

video of “Hate Has No Home Here” webinar

If you missed it or just want to watch it again, the SDARJ webinar: “Hate Has No Home Here” is available for viewing on the SDARJ YouTube Channel.  Elected officials, clergy, and community representatives discussed recent incidents in Sussex County and what we can do to bring people together.

 

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