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. […]
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.
Jakhi Bines receives his award surrounded by family, friends, and staff.
Do More 24 Delaware is a 24 hour day of giving designed to help nonprofits raise more money and engage new donors.
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) recently honored East Millsboro Elementary fifth graders Za’Laya DeShields and Alijah Sturgis for their leadership, effort, and excellence. Alijah is a hard-working student who puts great effort into everything he does, whether it is his schoolwork or being kind to others. Alijah models everyday excellence as he […]
EVENTS Join us for events this month! 2/8 A conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Sadeqa Johnson 2/13 February Town Hall Dialogue to End Racism 2/16-2/18 African American Film Festival 2/24 Southern DE Chorale-Celebrating Black History Month 2/24-2/25 A Raisin in the Sun 2/27 Book & Film Group discussing The House of Eve INFORMATION Shop, donate, […]
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 […]
