A town hall meeting in Lewes, Delaware addressed hate incidents targeting African-Americans in Sussex County. The meeting, hosted by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, featured leaders from the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, the Sussex County NAACP, and other organizations. The discussion focused on implementing new policies and training to combat hate incidents and harassment.
A Town Hall meeting in Lewes, Delaware addressed hate crimes, specifically focusing on a recent incident involving two former volunteer firefighters accused of chasing a Black employee with a noose. The event, hosted by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, included a panel discussion on hate crimes and their impact on victims, emphasizing the need for improved community relationships and updated policies within fire departments. The meeting aimed to foster dialogue and progress in combating hate crimes in Sussex County.
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will hold a Town Hall on May 21 at the Lewes Library at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to advocate for the cessation of hate incidents and harassment directed towards African Americans in Sussex County.
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Local racial justice organizations are calling for jail time for the two ex volunteer firefighters at the Millville volunteer Fire Company charged with a hate crime.
