During the early part of the 20th century many challenges faced Delaware’s African American Communities. Access to quality education, elimination of the threat of lynchings, access to political power and allowing women to vote are just a few of them. Many courageous African Americans made sacrifices to remove these obstacles to first class citizenship for African Americans.

Alice Dunbar Nelson fought to eliminate lynchings, Blanche Stubbs worked to make sure African American women got the right to vote, Reverend/Dr. Wm Jason dedicated twenty-five years to the institution which we now recognize as Delaware State University and John O. Hopkins, Sr stopped the movie “Birth of a Nation” from playing in movie theaters in Delaware. These courageous African Americans should not be forgotten and should be celebrated.

This presentation brings these courageous individuals back to life and shows how we benefit today from the sacrifices which they made.

Presented by Syl Woolford, recognized by the Delaware National Education Association and the NAACP for his contribution to the preservation of African American history. Mr. Woolford is a member of the Delaware Heritage Commission, the Historical and Cultural Affairs Collections Committee, the Historic Preservation Fund, and the Wilmington University History Committee.

Your will receive a reminder zoom link 24 hours before the event. This lecture will be recorded and shared for registered patrons.