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.
SDARJ News & Announcements
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. […]
SDARJ Recently Honored North Georgetown Elementary School Students
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) recently honored North Georgetown Elementary School fourth graders Ava Hagans and Deejahnae Johnson for their leadership, effort, and excellence. The students were recognized in a ceremony at the school and received $20 gift cards from SDARJ.
Legacy of Black Community in Lewes Exhibit Opens to a Large Crowd
April 19, 2024 – Well over 100 people came out for the opening reception of the Voices Heard: The History and Legacy of the Black Community exhibit on Friday evening at the Lewes History Museum. Among the visitors were local representatives, members of the late Langston Hughes’ family, and local history makers.
