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Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq.: Voices of Delaware Black History

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Waynne Paskins: Voices of Delaware Black History

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Don and Dolores Blakey: Voices of Delaware Black History

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In Due Course: Integrating Milford High School

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Enhancing Our Coasts and Our Lives: The Federal Coastal Zone Mgmt. Act

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Bobby Carney Jones, EdD

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George Turner: Voices of Delaware Black History

George Turner grew up on the west side of Wilmington. Although he lived within eyesight of A.I. DuPont Elementary School, he had to walk several miles to the Colored elementary school near 8th and Scott Street to attend school. For this reason, his situation was considered by Louis Redding to be included as one of the Delaware Segregation cases that eventually became part of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court "Brown v. Board of Education" case.

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Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq.: Voices of Delaware Black History

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Paulette Sullivan Moore, Esq.: Voices of Delaware Black History

Просмотров 265 месяцев назад

Paulette Sullivan Moore was born in Chester, PA to a teenage mother. They moved to Wilmington, living in several different Black neighborhoods while Paulette got the best education possible. Paulette discovered she loved "the law", and its ability to promote change for those in her community. Eventually she became an attorney, becoming the first Black female attorney in the State of Delaware.

Waynne Paskins: Voices of Delaware Black History

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Waynne Paskins: Voices of Delaware Black History

Просмотров 475 месяцев назад

Waynne Paskins grew up on the outskirts of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. At that time, job opportunities for Blacks were limited to manual labor in businesses supporting the seasonal tourist trade. Fortunately, Waynne's mother was an excellent baker, and worked at the Dinner Bell In, a successful restaurant. Waynne got a job there, and ultimately became one of the first Black waitresses at the rest...

Don and Dolores Blakey: Voices of Delaware Black History

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Don and Dolores Blakey: Voices of Delaware Black History

Просмотров 4055 месяцев назад

Don and Dolores Blakey met at Delaware State College. Both had little knowledge of Dover, Delaware where the college is located. Yet they both acknowledge that their experience at Del State not only brought them together, but offered them multiple life opportunities that have allowed them to give back to their community for over 60 years.

In Due Course: Integrating Milford High School

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In Due Course: Integrating Milford High School

Просмотров 6237 месяцев назад

In May, 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education by the Supreme Court decision ruled segregation in the country's public schools unconstitutional. That September, Milford, Delaware attempted to integrate its high school. This documentary traces the history of desegregating the country's public schools and that initial failed attempt in Milford. The program then profiles the changes that led to the...

Enhancing Our Coasts and Our Lives: The Federal Coastal Zone Mgmt. Act

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Enhancing Our Coasts and Our Lives: The Federal Coastal Zone Mgmt. Act

Просмотров 74Год назад

This video examines the history and continued importance of the 1972 Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). This federal legislation was the first to collectively address environmental and land-use issues related to America's coastal and inland waterways by instituting a federal entity to coordinate land-use development efforts between states. It is one of least known, yet most important p...

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Bobby Carney Jones, EdD

Просмотров 723Год назад

As part of our "Growing Up Black Series," we profiled Bobby Carney Jones. She moved from St. Louis to Delaware when she was four years old. Unlike her school in St. Louis, her Delaware schools were segregated. Despite this, and becoming a young mother in high school, Bobby earned her diplomas and became a successful educator.

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Delaware's Coastal Zone: A Music Video

Просмотров 13Год назад

Much of Delaware's natural environment is defined by Delaware Bay. This short music video takes viewers on a tour north to south of Delaware's Bayshore communities and natural landscapes.

Voices of Delaware Black History: Edna M. Sharp

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Voices of Delaware Black History: Edna M. Sharp

Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад

As part of our "Growing Up Black in Delaware" series, we profiled Edna M. Sharp, one of the 11 Black students who attempted to integrate the all white Milford High School in 1954. Edna and the other Black students had just graduated from Banneker, the "colored" elementary school in Milford, and were looking to continue their education. Funded by the Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Humani...

Voices of Delaware Black History: Ralph B. Tildon, Jr. PhD

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Voices of Delaware Black History: Ralph B. Tildon, Jr. PhD

Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад

As part of our "Growing Up Black in Delaware" series, we profiled Ralph Tildon, Jr. Ralph was raised in Harrington, Delaware and experienced segregation in his youth. Both his parents emphasized education and self-discipline as keys to his future success, which ultimately resulted in a remarkable military career. Funded by the Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Humanities and Berkana, Cente...

Voices of Delaware Black History: Willis Phelps, Jr.

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Voices of Delaware Black History: Willis Phelps, Jr.

Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад

As part of our "Growing up Black in Delaware" series, we profiled Willis Phelps, Jr. Willis grew up in Millside, a Black community outside Wilmington, Delaware that is only a memory now. In the 10th grade, he enlisted in the Delaware National Guard, which began a long and proud career with many varied experiences. This included serving in the 9 month military occupation of Wilmington following ...

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Wrong Way Up?

Просмотров 38Год назад

A short music video documenting the effect of one coastal storm on the beaches of Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Discovering Delaware's Civil War History: U.S. Colored Troops

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Discovering Delaware's Civil War History: U.S. Colored Troops

Просмотров 274Год назад

Jaelyn and Zach, two Delaware students, come upon a Black Cemetery in Delaware City while walking. They discover that Black soldiers, called U.S. Colored Troops, who served the Union in the Civil War, are buried there. They are intrigued, and decide to investigate other Black Cemeteries in the state and learn more about the Colored Troops. Their investigation leads them to other cemeteries and ...

Discovering Delaware Black History: Desegregating Milford High School

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Discovering Delaware Black History: Desegregating Milford High School

Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Год назад

In May, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. That August, the Milford, Delaware School Board voted to integrate Milford High School. This video documents the history of what happened that September when the school admitted 11 Black students. Eventually Milford High admitted Black students in September, 1962. Funded by Delaware Humanities.

Discovering Delaware Civics: Judicial Branch of Government

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Discovering Delaware Civics: Judicial Branch of Government

Просмотров 552Год назад

An "Up Close and Personal" profile of Delaware Supreme Court justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves, this program also introduces 4th grade students to Delaware's judicial branch of government. Justice Montgomery-Reeves recounts her early life and how she became interested in working in the legal system. As a successful role model, she encourages students to believe in themselves, consider working in...