Wanted: Manager for SDARJ Merchandise store
This is an exciting opportunity to lead creative design, keep track of inventory, and work closely with SDARJ founders on new opportunities in the community.
SDARJ News & Announcements
Call To Action on the One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter convictions delivered some justice to Mr. Floyd’s family, but nationwide meaningful police reform continues to be necessary.
SDARJ Town Hall Meeting: Black Wall Street/Juneteenth
Save the date!
June 8, 2021
7:00pm – 8:30pm ET
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June includes many important historic events in America’s Black history. Please join us on June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to recognize two of those events, the commemoration of a horrific event that destroyed the lives of thousands and one of celebration and joy. Continue reading for more details.
Bolster proficiency scores while teaching Black history
CAPE GAZETTE | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Barbara Guthrie and Jim Henry
May 17, 2021
In the recent school board election, one candidate voiced opposition to HB 198, which would require integrating Black history throughout the school year rather than relegating it to just one month. Improving proficiency in math and reading were offered as a more pressing issue.
Read the entire Cape Gazette Letter to the Editor here.
Important Message on Voting Rights and Gun Safety Pending Legislation
Dear Alliance Members and Friends: Two bills are up for votes in the Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 18, regarding two very important issues: Voting Rights and Gun Safety. Read more about these two bills here.
SDARJ awards HOB students
Cape Gazette | May 13, 2021
H.O. Brittingham students De’Naya Hinton and Jazon Jones were recognized in May with the African American/Black Achievement Award from the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice.
Students were chosen because they demonstrate leadership, improvement, effort and excellence. Read the entire Gape Gazette article here.
