The Question Is Not What She Did. It Is What Was Done to Her.
An editorial by SDARJ Chair Charlotte King and coauthor Joseph Lawson on the July 7 traffic stop in Dover
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Ten Years of Standing Together: The Origin Story of SDARJ
What does it take to build a movement from scratch? A recent episode of Blue Coast Talk answers that question by tracing the origin of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, founded in 2015 and now celebrating a decade of work.
Lewes African American Heritage Commission Honors Three Community Leaders at 2026 Juneteenth Celebration
The Lewes African American Heritage Commission has named Charlotte King, Leonia Robinson, and Rev. George Edwards Sr. as the three recipients of its 2026 Community Appreciation and Recognition Awards. The honorees will be celebrated during the City of Lewes Juneteenth Celebration at George H.P. Smith Park from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
A Message From Our Founder and Chair, Charlotte King
SDARJ’s work—rooted in Sussex County—has helped expand Delaware’s broader civic conversation about equity, belonging, fairness and justice. Charlotte King talks about it’s most crucial programs.
Ten Years of Doing the Work: Celebrating SDARJ’s First Decade
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.
Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
Delaware celebrated extraordinary women at the annual Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. The event honored this year’s inductees, which included Valerie Biden Owens, Claire DeMatteis, Charlotte King, and Charlotte Miller-Lacy, recognizing their leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on their communities, professions, and the state.
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