A newly formed committee of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, based in Lewes, Delaware, is running full speed ahead.
SDARJ is pleased to be a Community Partner for the History Book Festival in Lewes. Carole Hopson will present her book, “A Pair of Wings: A Novel,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28, at 12:30 pm in the Lewes Elementary School Auditorium. Read more.
Tanisha C. Ford will present her book, “Our Secret Society,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28, at 10:30 am in the Large Meeting Room at Lewes Public Library.
Racism being in the forefront of conversations today – Are you concerned about racism but unsure what to do about it? Wonder why people often seem to see things differently? Words like equity, bias & privilege confusing to you?
Leonard Pitts Jr. will present his book, #54 Miles: A Novel,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28, at 9:00 am in the Large Meeting Room at Lewes Public Library.
Police misconduct records are secret in Delaware. SDARJ has held multiple town halls on this issue and has advocated for reform legislation. Last year, the legislature passed some limited disclosure obligations, but these requirements are not being followed. Read the op ed by Misty Seemans, Esq., of the Office of Delaware Defense Services, demanding the General Assembly end thirty years of secrecy with meaningful reform.
SDARJ is pleased to be a Community Partner for the History Book Festival in Lewes. Janice N. Harrington will present her picture book, “Rooting for Plants: The Unstoppable Charles S. Parker, Black Botanist and Collector,” at a free author event on Saturday, September 28.
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 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 […]
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
