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The exoneration of 1944 African American sailors
The secretary of the Navy announced Wednesday the full exoneration of African American sailors who were charged in 1944 with mutiny and refusing orders to return to work in dangerous conditions loading ammunition.
Learn About The Radical Faith of Harriet Tubman
Article: The Radical Faith of Harriet Tubman By Casey Cep | June 24, 2024 Read an excerpt below and click here for the full article in the New Yorker. “ On the night of June 1, 1863, five months after the Emancipation Proclamation and a few weeks before the Battle of Gettysburg, Tubman accompanied Colonel […]
The 2024 History Book Festival
We’re a Community Partnerfor the 2024 History Book Festival Join us September 27, 28, and 29, in Lewes, for the 2024 History Book Festival. Discover a broad range of historical fiction and narrative nonfiction by both well-known and emerging authors. Scroll down to learn more. About the Festival Authors Books Keynote Event Closing Event Special […]
The Nassau School Open House
You are encouraged to attend the public meeting on July 25, to learn about the progress and to add your voice to this important project. You will also hear more about how the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, as the on site resident, will work to assure the community’s access and use of the building.
Legislative Wrap Up for 152nd Leg. Session
Legislative Advocacy Committee Year-End Wrap-Up – The Legislative Advocacy Committee supported the following bills in this, the 152nd Legislative Session.
The History of 4th of July and Black Americans
Throughout the 1800s, Black Americans used the July Fourth to argue for emancipation and full citizenship, making the case that Black citizens – free and enslaved – had as much right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as white people.
July Book & Film Discussion
Take My Hand by Perkins-Valdez, Dolen – Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate new novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench.
Join the Ecumenical Civil Rights Pilgrimage this September
The pilgrimage begins on 9/22 in Montgomery. Our goal is to raise up change agents for racial healing, reconciliation, and justice work in church and community.
Volunteer for Juneteenth Events
Please complete the form and apply to volunteer for the 6/15 or 6/22 Juneteenth events.
