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Creating the World we WANT to see!
Addressing the Inequities of the Black & Brown Communities in the State of Delaware
Housed at @delstateuniv 🐝

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Your voice has a place in shaping what comes next. 🗳️

With Election Day coming up on November 3, now is the time to make your plan, know what to expect, and be prepared.

Make your plan. Exercise your right. Help shape our future.

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Supporting our young people is everything!

Wanted to shout out my big bro, Wilmington City Treasurer DaWayne Sims, who hosted the inaugural Treasurer’s Cup Invitational Golf Tournament to celebrate and raise funds for students pursuing advanced degrees at historically black colleges and universities.

As a product of DE’s only HBCU, @delstateuniv provided me with invaluable exposure and technical skills that helped propel my career forward. Through its MPA program, I also gained a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a servant leader in the public (and private) sector.

With proceeds going to the Treasurer’s Fellowship Scholarship, stewarded by @hbcuweek , it was a blessing to witness investments for the next generation of leaders in business, economic development, and public service. Major kudos to Treasurer Sims, Dany Smith, and the team on bringing this initiative to life. This day was everything and more…

Already looking forward to next year! ✊🏾

📸: @kameraview

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CAREER & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN!!
- Community Engagement Director
- Executive Business Manager
- Facilities Assistant
- Bookkeeper/Finance Manager
- Wellness Practitioners
- Program Partners

One year ago we BOUGHT THE BLOCK‼️ Today our newest site, OVA Freedom has become one of the most exciting, innovative, COMMUNITY OWNED, DESIGNED AND LED neighborhood development projects in the state!

Join our historic journey! Looking for a meaningful career opportunity with limitless growth potential? Seeking office space or a commissary kitchen? Need space and partnership support for your program or community event?

Click to apply https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f310364e2f2ebb01 or visit www.iamthevillage.org.

#delawarejobs #netde #delaware #OVAFreedom

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This Labor Day, we honor the people whose labor, courage, and determination helped build our communities and shape this nation. We also make space for the stories too often left untold, stories of exploited Black labor, thriving Black-owned businesses, resistance, and the relentless pursuit of freedom.

Join us for Freedom Trails, an interactive Underground Railroad walking experience where participants will follow clues, uncover powerful stories, and walk through Delaware’s rich Black history.

📍 Wilmington
September 26 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Meet at 10:45 AM at the Wilmington Riverfront Market Parking Lot

📍 Dover
November 7 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Meet at 9:45 AM at the Dover Public Library Parking Lot

Each approximately one-mile experience includes a themed treat and keepsake.

⚠️ Registration is required:
https://forms.gle/B6X2BWRN3GnWNxuQ9

Shoutout to our partners at UGR3DAY for bringing history to life! This experience is proudly sponsored by the Racial Equity Consortium (REC) and the Richard Allen Coalition.

This Labor Day, let’s remember: Black history is labor history, community history, and American history.

Lead. Heal. Transform.
Building Power, OUTLOUD.

#LaborDay #FreedomTrails #UGR3DAY #UndergroundRailroad #DelawareHistory

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Statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

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Our Delaware Black History Tour continues with an experience you don’t just learn from… you live. @ugr3day is back with another program! This overnight Underground Railroad journey invites our youth to step into history, build connection, and walk in the legacy of those who paved the way.

From storytelling by the fire to a private dinner and breakfast inspired by the Underground Railroad… every moment is rooted in reflection, culture, and connection. The experience will culminate in a youth-led service project as participants walk the Road to Freedom, honoring the past through action in the present.

In partnership with UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, stop two is sponsored by the Delaware Racial Equity Consortium.

Spots are limited and will go fast. First come, first served.

Registration is OPEN, tap the link in bio and secure your spot before it’s gone.

https://forms.gle/BXWhg2EMGe7d27u57

Building Power, OUTLOUD

#100yearsofblackhistory #DelawareBlackHistory #UndergroundRailroad #BlackHistory365 #YouthEngagement

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We’re closing out Women’s History month in a special way, we traveled back in time and stepped into the footsteps of one of the most heroic female figures in history… some call her Moses… we call her Harriet Tubman.

Conductor Dee led us from Seaford to Bridgeville to Camden where we retraced Harriet Tubman’s footsteps and the powerful story of Tilly’s escape. Every stop grounded us in truth, resistance, and the reminder that this history is still alive.

We wore our sailor hats in honor of the sailors who played a significant role in some pathways to freedom. Harriet Tubman negotiated with sailors to secure freedom passes, first for herself traveling between Philadelphia and Baltimore, and later for Tilly. That strategy and courage made movement toward freedom possible. We even got a taste of the Underground Railroad as cornbread was a common meal during that time. Did you know? Harriet has her own cornbread recipe!

In a time where stories are being erased and challenged, gathering to learn and tell the truth, OUTLOUD, matters more than ever.

Thank you to everyone who showed up in community. Special thanks to our host and partner @ugr3day for sharing the stories of freedom with us and ensuring history lives on another day!

Deep gratitude to our program partners:
Delaware Racial Equity Consortium
Richard Allen Coalition
Dutton Bus Company
Sundays Cafe

This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for our next stop on our Delaware Black History Tour commemorating 100 years of Black History

Lead. Heal. Transform.
Building power, OUTLOUD.

#TillysEscape #100yearsofblackhistory #america250 #Delaware #OUTLOUD

📸 @v.edwardjonesproductions

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The Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® invites you to join us for Rights, Respect & Real Life in collaboration with the Delaware Racial Equity Consortium 💚

📅 Wednesday, March 4 🕖 7:08 PM 📍 MLK Parlor A 🚪 Doors open at 6:45 PM and close promptly at 7:08 PM 👔 Dress Code: Business Attire

We are honored to welcome a special guest speaker from the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware who will provide insight, guidance, and valuable resources surrounding civil rights, advocacy, and real life application.

#DeltaLambda #AKA1908 #ServiceAndSisterhood #AdvocacyInAction #RightsRespectRealLife

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Black History Doesn’t Stop in February…We’re Celebrating It All Year!

In partnership with @ugr3day OUTLOUD is honoring 100 Years of Black History and 250 years of American History through our 4-Part Delaware Black History Series, and the first experience is literally on the move. 🚌

At a time when history is under threat, we are committed to telling the full story, boldly and OUTLOUD.

🎟️ PART ONE: The Bus Tour Experience (FREE — registration required!)
🗓️ March 28 | 10:00 AM
📍 Seaford → Camden
🥗 Lunch provided

Step into history as we retrace the footsteps of Harriet Tubman through Delaware during Tilly’s escape. Delaware historian Dionne Patterson (“Conductor Dee”) will guide the tour, bringing local history to life with depth and context.

This is the first of four immersive experiences across the state highlighting Delaware’s critical role in Black and American history. Stay connected for upcoming events!

Thanks to our sponsors, Delaware Racial Equity Consortium and Richard Allen Coalition, for making this initiative possible. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

🚨 Seats are filling up fast!
🔗 Reserve your spot: Link in Bio

Building Power, OUTLOUD.

Lead. Heal. Transform.

#DelawareHistory #BlackHistory100 #AmericanHistory250 #CommunityLeadership #OUTLOUD

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Two cities. One day. One mission.

From Dover to Wilmington, we showed up with intention. This wasn’t just a tour stop, it was a reminder that the work ahead requires us to move together, honor how far we’ve come, and tell the full story.

As we reflect on 100 years of Black history, we were grounded in the power of storytelling because our stories matter. They shape memory, fuel movement, and keep truth alive. Watching the exclusive documentary A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue reminded us that history isn’t distant, it’s living, breathing, and calling us to act.

@dr.wesbellamy reminded us that even the smallest seeds carry impact, even when we don’t get to witness the bloom. 🌱

Youth leaders took the mic. Community showed out. The energy stayed high because the purpose was clear: build power, tell the truth, and move forward together.

Huge Thank You again to REC, DRJC, CHESS College, Theatre N, our moderators Cliffvon Howell and Rev. Dr. Ron Whitaker, partners and everyone who played a role behind the scenes. This moment happened because community made it happen.

Building Power, OUTLOUD.
Lead. Heal. Transform.

🎥: @blakethebrain @frontstreetvideo 🔥🔥

#BuildingPower #OUTLOUD #YouthPower #BlackHistory100 #CommunityImpact

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It’s cold outside, but we’re coming in hot 🔥🔥

Session One Recap:
We had the honor of welcoming Dr. Wes Bellamy to Delaware on the Nobody’s Coming to Save Us Book Tour, complete with an exclusive screening of his award-winning documentary, A Time to Yell. Moments like this invite us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our why.

These are the spaces that matter. Spaces for tough conversations and hard truths. For laughter, tears, and real strategy toward a collective path forward.

Huge gratitude to our sponsors DRJC powered by United Way of Delaware, The Black Agenda Group, Delaware Racial Equity Consortium (REC), and CHESS College at Delaware State University for making this possible.

And special thanks to our moderator Cliffvon Howell for guiding a powerful dialogue on collective responsibility and intergenerational collaboration in the fight for justice. And to our young leaders @_j.spence_ and @sydneyabm_ KEEP GOING!!!! We would say next up, but yall are here NOW and we stand with you 💪🏽

Session two recap coming soon 😎
Building power, OUTLOUD

Lead. Heal. Transform.

📸 @mikenpierce

#OUTLOUD
#NobodysComingToSaveUs
#CollectiveResponsibility
#IntergenerationalHealing
#CommunityConversations

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🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

OUTLOUD & Friends are honored to partner with the Dynamic Dr. Wes Bellamy for a powerful Book Tour & Documentary Screening intentionally held the day after MLK Day as a call to action beyond the holiday.

Dr. Bellamy, an Educator, Advocate and Fellow Good Troublemaker is bringing his wisdom, insight and experience for an exclusive stop in the First State! Registration strongly encouraged!

This experience invites us to move from reflection to responsibility…

Join us for an intimate book talk and private screening of the award-winning documentary A Time to Yell: More Than a Statute, followed by a dynamic panel discussion grounded in leadership, accountability, and community healing.

📍 Delaware Stops:
• Dover – Delaware State University, Education & Humanities Theatre (3:00–5:00 PM)
• Wilmington – Wilmington Public Library (7:00 PM)

📅 January 20, 2026
👀 Panelist lineup dropping in the coming weeks
🎟️ Registration required
🔗 Link in bio to register or scan the QR code

🙏🏾 Shout out to all of our partners & special S/O to our event sponsors:
• DRJC, powered by United Way of Delaware
• Delaware Racial Equity Consortium
• CHESS College at Delaware State University

This is not a moment.
It’s a movement.

Lead. Heal. Transform.
Building power, OUTLOUD.

Email info@outloudde.com for more information on vending and sponsorship opportunities!

#OUTLOUD #MLKDayOfAction #DelawareEvents #DrWesBellamy #BookTour

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