2026 Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The 2026 theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”
Events
Make your MLK Celebration Weekend Plans!
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The Second Annual Difference Makers Gala
SDARJ celebrated that spirit of giving at it its second Annual Difference Makers Gala on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, at the Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach.
The 2025 Difference Makers Gala Silent Auction
The SDARJ Difference Maker’s Gala is on Saturday, October 25. But you do not have to attend to participate in our silent auction. Just click the link to see what we have available for sale. There are dozens of items including art, clothing, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, and even Baltimore Ravens tickets. Just click on the link and see what is available. The auction ends the night of the Gala. So get a leg up on the competition and check it out now. See the app’s instructions to bid.
August is National Black Owned Business Month
The history of Black Business Month can be traced back to the year 2004, when engineering entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan partnered with the president and executive editor of the scholarly publishing company eAccess Corp,’ John William Templeton, to start this annual event.
WATCH: The July 17th Good Trouble Lives On! Full Event
On July 17th, we gathered with our friends and neighbors to honor the enduring legacy of Congressman John Lewis and unite as a community to defend our civil and human rights.
5 Takeaways From The June 2025 Town Hall, Saving Medicaid and Social Security
Representatives from Delaware Department of Health & Social Services and the Delaware Medicare Assistance Program (DMAP) were jo;ined by the Director of Advocacy for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., the Chairperson of SDARJ, and a representative of US Representative Sarah McBride on June 12 to discuss Medicaid & Social Security in the shadow of the pending Budget Bill.
Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Joins Juneteenth Celebration in Georgetown
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) took part in Georgetown’s annual Juneteenth Celebration today, highlighting our ongoing commitment to promoting racial justice and community engagement.
Ending Racist Hate Incidents in Sussex County
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will hold a Town Hall on May 21 at the Lewes Library at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to advocate for the cessation of hate incidents and harassment directed towards African Americans in Sussex County.
(EX) Prisoner Lobby Day in Legislative Hall on May 6th
Learn about the recently-submitted SB 10, Compassionate Release Act, expanding the eligibility criteria whereby incarcerated individuals may petition a judge for early compassionate release based on either their serious illness or positive rehabilitation, and how the process will become streamlined and reformed. Connect with legislators and urge them to support this legislation and other legislation that improves the lives of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people.
