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October 21, 2024

The Mitchell Awards recognize Charlotte King

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The Mitchell Awards recognize exceptional local leaders who are catalysts of change, driving us toward an inclusive community where everyone can succeed and thrive together. The Delaware Business Times named Charlotte King one of their 2024 Mitchell Award Winners. The ceremony was October 17, at the White Clay Creek Country Club in Wilmington. Charlotte was […]

October 17, 2024

Call for Volunteers for the Legislative Advocacy Committee

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The Legislative Advocacy Committee needs you! We are seeking new members to assist us in advocating for legislation that advances our mission of racial justice. Through the work of the Committee, SDARJ has established a presence with the legislature in Dover.

October 10, 2024

The bell has now been handed off to Death Penalty Action and the ForWhomTheBellsToll.org project

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The For Whom The Bells Toll project invites people of faith to publicly express opposition to executions and to pray for all of those impacted in the aftermath of murder. We alert faith communities, leaders and individuals of any religion and denomination to scheduled executions in the United States, and provide opportunities for action in partnership with Death Penalty Action.

October 9, 2024

Get Ready to Vote this November 5th

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Did you know that as a result of legislation passed in 2023, early voting is possible. Early voting begins on October 25 and is possible at selected sites. In addition, if you will be out of your district on November 5, you may apply for an absentee ballot.

October 7, 2024

Celebrating the passage of the bill to expand access to reproductive care

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Clara Licata, the SDARJ Chair, was invited to a press conference celebrating the passage of the bill that required Delaware to fund Medicaid for abortion and to require private insurance companies to cover abortion. SDARJ and other advocates worked with the House and Senate sponsors to help pass it.

September 30, 2024

Watch How is DTER Making A Difference

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Watch this from BlueCoastTalk.com How is DTER Making A Difference in Ending Sussex County Racism? Check This Short Video Out!

September 23, 2024

Announcing the John Dickinson Plantation project

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Read the article and watch the segment on CoastTV for an update on the new John Dickinson Plantation project.

September 19, 2024

History Book Festival Featured Author Ashton Lattimore

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Ashton Lattimore will present her book, “All We Were Promised: A Novel,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28, at 3:30 pm in the Large Meeting Room at Lewes Library. Read More.

September 12, 2024

Shop at Browseabout Books, Benefit SDARJ!

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From September 18 – 24, Browseabout Books will collect 25% of profits on sales and share them with 7 local charities. One of the charities is SDARJ! So it’s a great time to do your holiday shopping, support your local independent bookstore, and — at the same time — help a worthy cause. Shop at: […]

September 12, 2024

History Book Festival Featured Author Theresa Runstedtler

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Theresa Runstedtler will present her book, “Black Ball,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28, at 2:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room at Lewes Library.

The Mitchell Awards recognize Charlotte King

Call for Volunteers for the Legislative Advocacy Committee

The bell has now been handed off to Death Penalty Action and the ForWhomTheBellsToll.org project

Get Ready to Vote this November 5th

Celebrating the passage of the bill to expand access to reproductive care

Watch How is DTER Making A Difference

Announcing the John Dickinson Plantation project

History Book Festival Featured Author Ashton Lattimore

Shop at Browseabout Books, Benefit SDARJ!

History Book Festival Featured Author Theresa Runstedtler

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