Samuel Eli Cornish was born in 1795 to free parents of mixed race and lived in the vicinity of Georgetown in Sussex County. A journalist, he was also an ordained Presbyterian minister, abolitionist, and publisher.
Read the latest issue of Black Voices. Volume 19, Our County, Our Country: Black History at America’s 250th Anniversary
This year marks a milestone for the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ): a full decade of educating, informing, and advocating for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity across Sussex County and beyond.
Every American genre—jazz, blues, gospel, country, rock and roll—is born from the voices of the oppressed. These genres were frequently repackaged for white audiences and industry profits. This story is not just about music; it is the contrast between creator and beneficiary.
Read the latest issue of Black Voices. Vol. 18 From Struggle to Strength. The impact of black history on America’s identity
When we talk about the education of Black students in America, the conversation often begins with the long shadow of systemic injustice: underfunded schools, segregated neighborhoods, and policies designed to exclude rather than uplift.
