Mandatory Expungement in Delaware
As of August 1, 2024, approximately 290,000 people living in Delaware who have a criminal record can have their record automatically expunged, removing barriers to employment, housing and other critical needs.
SDARJ News & Announcements
History Book Festival Featured Author Alice Faye Duncan
SDARJ is pleased to be a Community Partner for the History Book Festival in Lewes. Alice Faye Duncan will present her picture book “Coretta’s Journey: The Life and Times of Coretta Scott Kind” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28. Coretta’s Journey: The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King Calkins Creek, 2023 […]
The closing event at this year’s History Book Festival, features Tiya Miles
SDARJ is pleased to serve as a Community Partner for the History Book Festival in Lewes. The Closing Event on Sunday, September 29, will feature Tiya Miles and her book, “Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People.” The event will open with a presentation on Underground Railroad “code songs” by Linda D. Harris and David B. Cole. This is a ticketed event; the ticket price includes an autographed copy of the book. Reserve your seat
Updates from the Nassau School Coalition Open House
On July 25, 2024, the Nassau School Coalition held an open house at the Lewes Senior Center. The Coalition is dedicated to restoring and preserving the Nassau School for Colored Children in Belltown.
The exoneration of 1944 African American sailors
The secretary of the Navy announced Wednesday the full exoneration of African American sailors who were charged in 1944 with mutiny and refusing orders to return to work in dangerous conditions loading ammunition.
