We recently honored Millsboro Middle School eighth grader Hayden Mahammitt for his leadership, effort, and excellence. Hayden was recognized in a ceremony at the school and received a $20 gift card from SDARJ.
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) recently honored Long Neck Elementary fifth grader Bernedette Abram for her leadership, effort, and excellence.
On February 7, 2024, the SDARJ Steering Committee elected Clara Licata Chairperson, following the decision of. Charlotte King, SDARJ founder and eight-year Chairperson not to seek re-election. Rev. Marjorie Belmont-Burns was elected Vice Chair, filling Clara’s Vice Chair position.
From the Gazette: The Nassau School was built in 1922 near the current-day Five Points intersection outside Lewes. It was one of the 33 Black schools built in Sussex County with funding from philanthropist millionaire Pierre S. du Pont. During the time of segregation, students attended first through eighth grade at the school until 1965. […]
The Delaware Superior Court struck a blow to the voting rights of Delawareans on February 23, 2024 when it invalidated Delaware’s early voting and permanent absentee voting laws.
Jakhi Bines receives his award surrounded by family, friends, and staff.
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Creating a bright light in these challenging timesThe MLK: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter event Dr. Martin Luther King famously said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.” The recent musical celebration, “MLK: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter” created a bright light in these challenging times for those […]
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) has named Shore United Bank as a Business Partner of the Month for January 2024. SDARJ their generous contribution to support SDARJ’s programs and initiatives to educate, inform, and advocate for racial justice and fair opportunity for all. SDARJ sponsors scholarships for high school students, career development […]
Do you love the sweet soul sound of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”? What about the exuberant disco hit, “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” or the Staples Singers’ catchy groove, “I’ll Take You There”? These songs, along with popular gospel and praise music, will be featured at a musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s […]
