SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Long Neck Elementary
SDARJ recently honored Long Neck Elementary fifth grader, Alonnah Jackson, for her leadership, effort, and excellence.
SDARJ recently honored Long Neck Elementary fifth grader, Alonnah Jackson, for her leadership, effort, and excellence.
There comes a time when silence is betrayal and when staying home is surrender. No Kings Day is not just another protest. It is a declaration that in America, no man is above the people, no leader is above the Constitution, and no government has the right to turn back the clock on freedom, especially for Black people and other minorities. For Black Americans and anti-racists, participation is not optional — it is necessary. History teaches us that progress doesn’t rise from the comfort of the sidelines. It swells from the courage of people joined in a common purpose.
In this short message, SDARJ board member Jvonne Oliver, Financial Center Manager at Fulton Bank in Millsboro, shares why supporting this work matters and how every gift—big or small—helps move the mission forward. Take a moment to hear her message and consider how you can help turn commitment into action.
In this video message, Joe Lawson, Executive Director of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), shares the organization’s mission and the urgent work it is doing to address racial injustice and division in America. Lawson explains that SDARJ was founded with a clear purpose: to help end racism and confront the many harmful consequences it creates in communities across the country.
Dr. Michelle Wark, Chairwoman of the Education Committee, and the Secretary of the Board for the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice talks about the importance of the work of SDARJ in the community.
After the passing of Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson, Joseph Lawson, Executive Director of SDARJ was interviewed by WRDE TV reporter Ted Corriero.