The Cape Gazette LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Response to latest death of an African-American Marlene A. Saunders June 2, 2020 How much racial inequality experienced by African-Americans is enough before this group of Americans should finally conclude that America will never be true to its creed, and respect and treat African-American people as equal? How […]
Charlotte King, the chairperson of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, recently wrote a letter to Governor Carney about the demographics of the coronavirus pandemic in Delaware. Given this public health crisis, we believe that SDARJ should make a review of our Health System our major priority.
The Cape Gazette Lisa Graff March 29, 2020 Charlotte King FILE PHOTO Charlotte King had an awakening five years ago. In transitioning out of her role as state president of the Delaware League of Women Voters, King knew that racial and social justice should become priority issues in Delaware. In 2015, King formed […]
With the uncertainties before us and for the sake of the health and safety of our community, we have decided to cancel the Spring Dialogue to Action program and reschedule it for this Fall.
On Tuesday February 11th, people in Lewes came together to learn more about the African-American struggle and triumphs through music. You can view the WRDE coverage here
New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones recently appeared on The Daily Show to explain how “The 1619 Project” aims to show a more accurate history of America. You can view the segment below.
On Saturday, February 1, 2020 the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice partnered with Camp Rehoboth to organize a bus trip for over 50 joyful seekers to The National Museum of African American History and on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The museum is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to […]
The Cape Gazette January 28, 2020 Dr. Marlene A Saunders I want to share with you what I learned by participating in seven Dialogue to Action meetings that took place Sept. 25 to Oct. 30, and Nov. 16 in Georgetown and Lewes. The sessions focused on understanding racism (primarily anti-Black) and inequality, and identifying strategies […]
During the January 2020 Town Hall meeting of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, Sandy Spence and Nancy Powell presented an update of the Delaware General Assembly. The presentation focused on the accomplishments of the General Assembly over the past year, upcoming items, and the importance of the census. To view the presentation on […]
I am writing to you on behalf of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, to condemn the anti-Semitic remarks made by Nelly Jordan, vice chair of the Sussex County Republican Committee. As you may know, SDARJ is a nonpartisan organization, and, as such, we do not write this condemnation against a party, but against […]
