Join the Ecumenical Civil Rights Pilgrimage this September
The pilgrimage begins on 9/22 in Montgomery. Our goal is to raise up change agents for racial healing, reconciliation, and justice work in church and community.
SDARJ News & Announcements
Volunteer for Juneteenth Events
Please complete the form and apply to volunteer for the 6/15 or 6/22 Juneteenth events.
June Book & Film Discussion featuring author Joshunda Sanders
On June 25th we’re featuring the novel Women of the Post by author Joshunda Sanders. She will join us via Zoom.
Juneteenth, Past and Present
“all slaves are free” In 2021, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. It commemorates the issuance of General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, which included the line “all slaves are free”. The order was issued by Maj. Gen. Gordon […]
Celebrating the Black History of Memorial Day
On May 1, 1865, thousands of newly freed Black people gathered in Charleston, S.C., for what may have been the nation’s first Memorial Day celebration.
Volunteer on the 6/15 Georgetown Juneteenth Event
Volunteer on Juneteenth. On June 15th, Georgetown will be hosting its Juneteenth Celebration. If you would like to participate as a marcher in the parade or work at the SDARJ table please fill out the form to let us know.