In case you missed it, or just want to watch it again, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Special Forum on Racial Justice Through Reimagining Policing (Part 4) is available for viewing on the SDARJ YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/qLD0982DnJ8
In case you missed it, or just want to watch it again, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice/YWCA-DE co-sponsored virtual Town Hall “Critical Race Theory: Myths, Misconceptions, and Reality” is available for viewing on the SDARJ YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/0R1MkRVVcZY
SAVE THE DATE 10/21
Presenting the fourth installment of its Special Forum on Racial Justice Through Reimagining Policing on October 21 at 7 p.m. Register here. View the list of panelists and more by clicking continue reading.
The first three forums can be viewed when you continue reading
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and the YWCA-DE are co-sponsoring a virtual Town Hall on October 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The title of the Town Hall is “Critical Race Theory: Myths, Misconceptions and Reality.” Community experts will discuss the origins and intent of Critical Race Theory (CRT), how it is used, the current controversies surrounding the use of the CRT and how it is being confused with teaching black history in the schools, how HB 198 will impact teaching history and other issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in our schools.
To register for the October 12 event, go to (https://criticalrace.eventbrite.com).
Posted Monday, September 27, 2021 5:00 am
By Sara Ford
On Sept. 14, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice hosted a town hall on being White in a multicultural society. Both Black and White panelists were aware of the greater struggles of Black people in our society and of White privilege and easier access. One of the most poignant comments made by a Black panelist was “I always have to be on the defensive” vis-à-vis her race, an experience none of the White panelists has ever had. Read the entire commentary here.
The Cape Gazette | September 22, 2021
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, Delaware Community Foundation and Lewes Public Library will present a discussion about “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee in a hybrid in-person/online event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the library. Click here to read the entire Cape Gazette article.
SAVE THE DATE: October 2, 2021
Attend and Support Bans Off Our Bodies Demonstrations in Delaware: Protect Roe V. Wade.
Members of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will speak at demonstrations in Wilmington or Seaford.
If you missed it, or just want to view it again, the SDARJ Town Hall webinar “Being White In A Multicultural Society: The Conversation We Need,” is available for viewing.
The Cape Gazette | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thomas M. Connelly
September 10, 2021
Last Sunday during a busy Labor Day weekend, a diverse crowd of 235 Lewes community members turned out for a rally to implore the Mayor and City Council to keep the menhaden fish net reel on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society. A local rally of this size, over a holiday weekend no less, clearly demonstrates that the Lewes community values this significant historical structure and wants it to remain in place.
Speakers at Sunday’s rally shared how the menhaden fishing industry was a pivotal turning point for local African Americans in the midst of Jim Crow. These laborers’ essential contributions helped determine the success of the critical menhaden fishing industry for our community. The Rev. George H. Edwards Sr. spoke of the migration of the workers and their families from Virginia to Lewes. Robert Kennedy, a former employee of the fish factory, said there was equal pay, which created an opportunity to buy homes in our town and led to unique racial integration during the Jim Crow era. Tim Timmons, whose parents worked at the fish factory, pointed out the house that his parents (his mother still lives there) were able to purchase due to that employment. Alicia Jones gave a historical account of the African Americans who lived and worked in Lewes, and Esthelda Parker Selby shared the personal experiences of her mother and other factory employees. Trina Brown-Hicks played a live recording of songs sung by her father and others as they worked on “The Reel.”
Read the entire Letter to the Editor here..
