Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week Celebrating Black History Month
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022
Business Leaders to Share Key Insights on Expanding into International Markets at Global Business Summit
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Construction of New Ramp, Courtesy Dock and Parking Lot Expansion
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Secretary Clifton Announces Appointment of Brosch as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Celebrating Disability History and Awareness: GACEC Hosts Annual Poster Contest Reception
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
AG Jennings secures court injunction in birthright citizenship case
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on March 25 and 26
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – New! Bilingual Books
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 1, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 2
Date Posted: February 12, 2025
State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Sussex County Backyard Flock Tests Presumptive Positive for H5 Avian Influenza
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
DNREC Announces Leadership Changes
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Federal judge sides with Jennings, deals another blow to Trump administration
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
AG Jennings sues Trump to save medical research
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Delaware EARNS Exceeds $1 Million in Retirement Savings
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Health Equity Institute of Delaware Opens Summer Internship Program to High School Students
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Exit 4 defendant arrested and extradited
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
AG Jennings, coalition win order blocking DOGE access to sensitive data
Date Posted: February 8, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s invasion of Americans’ privacy
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
AG Jennings: Trump Administration not complying with Court order to unfreeze federal funding
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Delaware Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2025 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign by March 31
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Office of Animal Welfare Sponsors Spay Days to Help Eligible Pet Owners Show Love This February
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
State Auditor Announces Performance Audit of Diamond State Port Corporation
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Navarro Issues Insurer use of AI Bulletin
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures manslaughter conviction for Bear drug dealer who sold fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Governor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
State Offices in New Castle County to Open at 10AM; Kent and Sussex on Regular Schedule
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures life sentence in Cynthia Amalfitano killing
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Guidance, Resources Address Concerns about Immigration Action in Delaware Public Schools
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Governor Meyer Renames the Delaware River Eagles’ River in Honor of Super Bowl LIX – Fly, Eagles Fly!
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jennifer Small’s “Walking in the City”
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Treasurer Davis Urges Legislators to Reinstate the State Employee Retirement Match
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Department of Insurance Releases 2024 Data
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Nominations Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s On Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Announces New Tax Schedules for 2025
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Date Posted: February 1, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Co-Chair of Prescription Opioid Settlement Commission
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
AG Jennings and multistate coalition block Trump Administration from freezing federal funds
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Withholding Credit Card Fees from Tips Is Unlawful in Delaware
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
School administrator arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Final Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Matthew Heckles Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1st
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
DOJ announces 25th illicit massage establishment shut down in wake of successful campaign against sex buyerss
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls on Senators to Follow the Law and Take No Further Action on Withdrawn Port Board Nominees
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Governor Meyer and Secretary of Education Marten Issues Statements on NAEP Scores
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
AG Jennings releases “Know Your Rights” guidance on immigration
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
First Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration from withholding essential federal funding
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Food Security Networks
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
AG Jennings issues data privacy tips to protect Delawareans
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Consumers are Tuned in to Delaware Grown Produce and Value-Added Products
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Cheswold Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 27, 2025
Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2025
Ferris School Librarian Peggy Griffith Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Service
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Students Showcase Skills at Delaware FCCLA Conference
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Passing of Former State Fire Commissioner, Kenneth Ryder
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order To Develop A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Workforce And Affordable Housing Permits
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Governor Meyer Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month In Delaware
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Kyle Evans Gay Takes Her Oath, Becoming Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order to Improve Government Transparency
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Attorney General Jennings helps secure $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 29, 2025
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop unconstitutional executive order targeting birthright citizenship
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Governor Matthew S. Meyer’s Inaugural Address as Prepared
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Matthew S. Meyer Sworn-in as the 76th Governor of the State of Delaware
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Governor-Elect Meyer Nominates Adjutant General Of The Delaware National Guard
Date Posted: January 20, 2025
Public Schedule For Governor-Elect Matt Meyer For Monday January 20 And Tuesday January 21
Date Posted: January 20, 2025
Brandon Wingo’s murderer sentenced to 23 years in prison
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Public Schedule For Governor-Elect Matt Meyer For January 18 – January 21
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
The Inauguration of Matthew S. Meyer, 76th Governor of Delaware
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
EPA, DNREC Reach Agreement on Civil Rights Complaint
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Hollis selected as 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
DOJ secures prison sentence for fatal hit and run
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Nominates Secretary Of Delaware Department Of Labor
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-In Ceremony Indoors
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
DOC launches tattoo artist career pathway to support rehabilitation and protect inmate health
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
AG Jennings joins $17 million settlement with Edward Jones
Date Posted: January 15, 2025
Business Leaders to Share Key Insights on Expanding into International Markets at Global Business Summit
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Construction of New Ramp, Courtesy Dock and Parking Lot Expansion
Date Posted: February 17, 2025
Secretary Clifton Announces Appointment of Brosch as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Celebrating Disability History and Awareness: GACEC Hosts Annual Poster Contest Reception
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Seaford Fire
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
AG Jennings secures court injunction in birthright citizenship case
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training on March 25 and 26
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – New! Bilingual Books
Date Posted: February 13, 2025
Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 1, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 2
Date Posted: February 12, 2025
State of Delaware Offices in Kent & Sussex Counties Closed, New Castle County Offices Delayed on February 12, 2025
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Sussex County Backyard Flock Tests Presumptive Positive for H5 Avian Influenza
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
DNREC Announces Leadership Changes
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Federal judge sides with Jennings, deals another blow to Trump administration
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Date Posted: February 11, 2025
AG Jennings sues Trump to save medical research
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Delaware EARNS Exceeds $1 Million in Retirement Savings
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Health Equity Institute of Delaware Opens Summer Internship Program to High School Students
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
Exit 4 defendant arrested and extradited
Date Posted: February 10, 2025
AG Jennings, coalition win order blocking DOGE access to sensitive data
Date Posted: February 8, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s invasion of Americans’ privacy
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
AG Jennings: Trump Administration not complying with Court order to unfreeze federal funding
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Delaware Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2025 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign by March 31
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
Office of Animal Welfare Sponsors Spay Days to Help Eligible Pet Owners Show Love This February
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DNREC Nears Completion on First Part of Indian River Inlet Beach Nourishment Project
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
State Auditor Announces Performance Audit of Diamond State Port Corporation
Date Posted: February 7, 2025
DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Navarro Issues Insurer use of AI Bulletin
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures manslaughter conviction for Bear drug dealer who sold fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
Governor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
State Offices in New Castle County to Open at 10AM; Kent and Sussex on Regular Schedule
Date Posted: February 6, 2025
DOJ secures life sentence in Cynthia Amalfitano killing
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Guidance, Resources Address Concerns about Immigration Action in Delaware Public Schools
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Governor Meyer Renames the Delaware River Eagles’ River in Honor of Super Bowl LIX – Fly, Eagles Fly!
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jennifer Small’s “Walking in the City”
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Treasurer Davis Urges Legislators to Reinstate the State Employee Retirement Match
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Department of Insurance Releases 2024 Data
Date Posted: February 4, 2025
Delaware Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Lottery Awards Record Number of Permits for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Nominations Open for Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s On Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Announces New Tax Schedules for 2025
Date Posted: February 3, 2025
YES! Summit Expands in 2025 as Governor, DNREC Officials Address Future Environmental Leaders
Date Posted: February 1, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Co-Chair of Prescription Opioid Settlement Commission
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
AG Jennings and multistate coalition block Trump Administration from freezing federal funds
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Withholding Credit Card Fees from Tips Is Unlawful in Delaware
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
School administrator arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls for Full Investigation into Potomac Plane Crash, Offers Condolences to Delawareans
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Final Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 31, 2025
Matthew Heckles Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1st
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
DOJ announces 25th illicit massage establishment shut down in wake of successful campaign against sex buyerss
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Governor Meyer Calls on Senators to Follow the Law and Take No Further Action on Withdrawn Port Board Nominees
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Governor Meyer and Secretary of Education Marten Issues Statements on NAEP Scores
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
AG Jennings releases “Know Your Rights” guidance on immigration
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
First Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
Date Posted: January 29, 2025
AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration from withholding essential federal funding
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Strengthen Food Security Networks
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
AG Jennings issues data privacy tips to protect Delawareans
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Consumers are Tuned in to Delaware Grown Produce and Value-Added Products
Date Posted: January 28, 2025
Cheswold Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 27, 2025
Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2025
Ferris School Librarian Peggy Griffith Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Service
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Students Showcase Skills at Delaware FCCLA Conference
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Passing of Former State Fire Commissioner, Kenneth Ryder
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order To Develop A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Workforce And Affordable Housing Permits
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Governor Meyer Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month In Delaware
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Kyle Evans Gay Takes Her Oath, Becoming Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order to Improve Government Transparency
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Attorney General Jennings helps secure $7.4 billion from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family
Date Posted: January 23, 2025
Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 29, 2025
Date Posted: January 22, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
AG Jennings sues to stop unconstitutional executive order targeting birthright citizenship
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Governor Matthew S. Meyer’s Inaugural Address as Prepared
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Matthew S. Meyer Sworn-in as the 76th Governor of the State of Delaware
Date Posted: January 21, 2025
Governor-Elect Meyer Nominates Adjutant General Of The Delaware National Guard
Date Posted: January 20, 2025
Public Schedule For Governor-Elect Matt Meyer For Monday January 20 And Tuesday January 21
Date Posted: January 20, 2025
Brandon Wingo’s murderer sentenced to 23 years in prison
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Public Schedule For Governor-Elect Matt Meyer For January 18 – January 21
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
The Inauguration of Matthew S. Meyer, 76th Governor of Delaware
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
EPA, DNREC Reach Agreement on Civil Rights Complaint
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Hollis selected as 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
DOJ secures prison sentence for fatal hit and run
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Nominates Secretary Of Delaware Department Of Labor
Date Posted: January 17, 2025
Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-In Ceremony Indoors
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
DOC launches tattoo artist career pathway to support rehabilitation and protect inmate health
Date Posted: January 16, 2025
AG Jennings joins $17 million settlement with Edward Jones
Date Posted: January 15, 2025
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022
Continuing our celebration of Black History Month, the Delaware Heritage Commission is proud to present our Book of the Week:
“A History of African Americans of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore”
– by Carole C. Marks, Editor
You can view a PDF version of this book here.
SYNOPSIS:
The history of African Americans in Delaware spans almost four hundred years, with the first African slave arriving in New Sweden in 1639. Since then, the African American inhabitants of Delaware and Maryland have endured slavery, war, and the long struggle for freedom and equality. A History of African Americans of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore presents a social, political, and cultural history of African Americans, from the first permanent settlements to the present day.
Find out more about the Delaware Heritage Commission here.
Related Topics: BlackHistoryMonth2022, BlackHistoryMonthDelaware, BookOfTheWeek, Delaware Public Archives, DelawareHeritageCommission
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Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022
Continuing our celebration of Black History Month, the Delaware Heritage Commission is proud to present our Book of the Week:
“A History of African Americans of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore”
– by Carole C. Marks, Editor
You can view a PDF version of this book here.
SYNOPSIS:
The history of African Americans in Delaware spans almost four hundred years, with the first African slave arriving in New Sweden in 1639. Since then, the African American inhabitants of Delaware and Maryland have endured slavery, war, and the long struggle for freedom and equality. A History of African Americans of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore presents a social, political, and cultural history of African Americans, from the first permanent settlements to the present day.
Find out more about the Delaware Heritage Commission here.
Related Topics: BlackHistoryMonth2022, BlackHistoryMonthDelaware, BookOfTheWeek, Delaware Public Archives, DelawareHeritageCommission
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
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