June Book & Film Discussion featuring author Joshunda Sanders
On June 25th we’re featuring the novel Women of the Post by author Joshunda Sanders. She will join us via Zoom.
News
Juneteenth, Past and Present
“all slaves are free” In 2021, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. It commemorates the issuance of General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, which included the line “all slaves are free”. The order was issued by Maj. Gen. Gordon […]
Celebrating the Black History of Memorial Day
On May 1, 1865, thousands of newly freed Black people gathered in Charleston, S.C., for what may have been the nation’s first Memorial Day celebration.
Volunteer on the 6/15 Georgetown Juneteenth Event
Volunteer on Juneteenth. On June 15th, Georgetown will be hosting its Juneteenth Celebration. If you would like to participate as a marcher in the parade or work at the SDARJ table please fill out the form to let us know.
Events Coming Up in May
Click on each event to learn more about it, get directions and register if necessary. Check back often for new event listings and send us your event information if you this our audience would love it and we’ll share it with our members and visitors.
Announcing Our Business partner of the Month, M&T Bank
SDARJ is pleased to add M&T Bank to our roster of Business Partners, and name them Business Partner of the Month for May, 2024. Established in 1856, M&T Bank is one of the strongest and most highly respected regional banks in the country offering a wide range of financial services for personal, business, and commercial banking needs. […]
