Charlotte King, SDARJ Founder, named 2022 Jefferson Award Winner
Charlotte King, SDARJ Founder, was recently named the third of four Jefferson Award winners by WBOC-TV. You can view the segment here.
Announcement
SDARJ February Town Hall Celebrates Black History
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.
Voting Rights Discussions Happening in Delaware
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.
video of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 30th Annual National Holiday Worship Service
The video of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thirtieth Annual National Holiday Worship Service can be viewed on the SDARJ YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/a_EbNQ2uZiA
video of January Town Hall – Policing Through the Words and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In case you missed it (or just want to view it again) the SDARJ January Town Hall – Policing Through the Words and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is available for viewing on the SDARJ YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/EFfnCi5v83Y
