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March 4, 2024

Working together to create a program for the renovated Nassau School

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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. […]

March 4, 2024

Voting rights of Delawareans affected by latest decision

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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.

February 27, 2024

Honoring John M. Clayton fifth-grader Jakhi Bines for his leadership, effort, and excellence.

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Jakhi Bines receives his award surrounded by family, friends, and staff.

February 22, 2024

Save the Date! Help SDARJ a lot more.

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Do More 24 Delaware is a 24 hour day of giving designed to help nonprofits raise more money and engage new donors.

February 1, 2024

Creating a bright light in these challenging times. Read about the SDARJ MLK event.

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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 […]

January 11, 2024

Shore United Bank is our Business Partner of the Month

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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 […]

January 4, 2024

Musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy on January 12 at 7p.m

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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 […]

December 27, 2023

Learn more about Delaware’s broken probation system from individuals with lived experiences

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Delaware’s probation system is driving incarceration rates, and not by new crimes, but minor probation violations. Instead of focusing on the rehabilitation and support of returning citizens, it works more like a revolving prison door for those caught in a broken system.

December 21, 2023

Christy Taylor to Perform at MLK Event

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Christy Taylor and the Shades of Blue Collective is one of the many musical groups who will perform at MLK: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach on Friday, January 12 at 7 PM. This energetic, intergenerational music ensemble and band performs across diverse music genres — […]

December 21, 2023

Honoring H.O. Brittingham Elementary students for their leadership, effort, and excellence

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Staff and teachers recognized Jordan Johnson, a kindergartener, for his exceptional leadership in class. Jordan is a kind, helpful, and motivated student. His teachers consistently compliment his use of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids (a FranklinCovey program) and commend him for being a role model for other kindergarten students who are beginning their journey at H.O. Brittingham.

Working together to create a program for the renovated Nassau School

Voting rights of Delawareans affected by latest decision

Honoring John M. Clayton fifth-grader Jakhi Bines for his leadership, effort, and excellence.

Save the Date! Help SDARJ a lot more.

Creating a bright light in these challenging times. Read about the SDARJ MLK event.

Shore United Bank is our Business Partner of the Month

Musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy on January 12 at 7p.m

Learn more about Delaware’s broken probation system from individuals with lived experiences

Christy Taylor to Perform at MLK Event

Honoring H.O. Brittingham Elementary students for their leadership, effort, and excellence

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