SDARJ Founder Charlotte King speaks out on Millville firefighters arrest
Watch the video on WBOC.com
SDARJ Executive Director Joseph Lawson speaks out on Millville hate crime
Local racial justice organizations are calling for jail time for the two ex volunteer firefighters at the Millville volunteer Fire Company charged with a hate crime.
Reentry Simulation at Delaware Technical Community College
To understand the challenges Delawareans face when they leave prison and why the recidivism rate is so high, come to a Reentry Simulation and experience first-hand an immersive experience of “walking a mile in a newly-released prisoner’s shoes.”
Military Series – Celebrating Vernon Baker
Vernon Baker was one of seven Black service members who were presented with the Medal of Honor for their service during World War II.
Hands Off Demonstration Photos and Video
Photos from the 4/5 HANDS OFF demonstration in Rehoboth Beach
Military Series – Celebrating Hazel Johnson-Brown
Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown was a nurse and educator who served with the U.S. Army from 1955-1983. In 1979, she became the first Black female general in the U.S. Army and the first black chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She was also the director of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing.
Announcing Our Business Partner of the Month, Gay Women of Rehoboth G.W.O.R.
SDARJ is pleased to add Gay Women of Rehoboth (G.W.O.R.) to our roster of Business Partners, and name them Business Partner of the Month.
The 2025 Dignity Backpack event was a success because of YOU!
Over 25 people showed up at UUSD on Sunday April 6 to assemble 100 backpacks for distribution to people leaving Sussex Correctional Institution with little or nothing.
Military Series – Celebrating Peter Salem
Peter Salem was an African-American from Massachusetts who served as a U.S. soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Framingham, he was freed by a later master, Major Lawson Buckminster, to serve in the local militia. He then enlisted in the Continental Army, serving for nearly five years during the war.
SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Long Neck Elementary School
SDARJ recently honored Long Neck Elementary School student Arianna Green for her leadership, effort, and excellence. Arianna was recognized in a ceremony at the school.
