Watch the video of the February 2024 SDARJ town hall
Surrounded by family and school staff, Sophia and MJ were honored in a ceremony at the school, and each received a $20 gift card to Browseabout Books in Rehoboth.
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.
SDARJ is seeking volunteers with technical and communications expertise to assist us with a variety of functions, including:
Over the next two and a half years, we will work closely with these esteemed organizations to develop and implement strategies addressing historical omissions within the JDP’s operations, collections, and programming. Our goal is to bring to light the narratives and experiences that have been historically marginalized, thereby fostering more inclusive and engaged communities.
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. […]
