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Delaware Black Student Summit

Advocate, Diversity, DRJC, Education, Equity

The Black Student Summit is a half-day gathering to connect and uplift members of Black Student Unions & Associations, Advisors, School administrators and allies that support them as they fight for equity and justice.  Saturday | April 9, 2022 } 9:00 am - 1:00 pm...

National Black Literacy Day

Diversity, DRJC, Early Education, Education, Equity, My Very Own Library

National Black Literacy Day Panel Duane Davis, Executive Director, K-12 Initiatives / My Very Own Library – University of Chicago Dr. Michelle Taylor, President & CEO – United Way of Delaware Jurema Gorham, Executive Director – Burst Into Books...

The Living Legend Series with Angela Davis

DRJC, Education, Equity

Educator. Activist. Advocate. Educator and activist Angela Davis is a scholar and writer who advocates for the oppressed. Influenced by her segregated upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, Davis joined the Black Panthers. She has authored several books, including...

PITCH or DITCH Competition for Minority Business Owners

DRJC, Financial Stability, Minority Small Business, Workforce Development

Minority Business Owners Compete in “Shark Tank”-style Pitch Competition The Wilmington Public Library, in partnership with the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative, will host the first-ever Pitch or Ditch small business competition. During the event,...

[RFP] Equity-Centered Workforce Development Study for the State of Delaware

College and Career Readiness, DRJC, Equity, RFP

We are pleased to announce the official opening of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for our Equity-Centered Workforce Development Study. This RFP is a joint effort between United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative (DRJC). Job mobility...

HBCU Week College Fair @ Chase Fieldhouse

College and Career Readiness, Diversity, DRJC, Education

UWDE Intern Nysier Judkins Accepted to Three Universities During HBCU Week Congratulations to United Way of Delaware intern Nysier Judkins, who was recently accepted to three colleges during the City of Wilmington’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities...