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Alliance celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Paul Williams, chief meteorologist at Coast TV, begins his speech with the Bible story of Elisha, who was known as a prophet and miracle worker. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
January 22, 2026

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice held its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 16 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach.

The third annual celebration, themed Supporting Our Youth, Defending Our History, combined student performances and tributes to historical figures in the Civil Rights movement.

Keynote speaker Paul Williams, a local television personality, advocated for remembering the past while supporting youth in the future. His speech reminded the audience of the biblical story of Elisha who was known as a prophet and miracle worker. He ended with the contemporary theme of Do Something, meaning it isn’t necessary to do big things, because little things can also make a difference. 

Also participating were the drumline of Cape Henlopen High School, Alliance Singers of CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, Milford High School choir, Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland and Delaware, Laurel Councilwoman RogJenea Fisher, the Rev. John Moore, youth speakers Ayreonna Hudson and Chris Miller, and remarks by Charlotte King, founder and board chair of SDARJ.

 

Charlotte King, chair and founder of SDARJ, addresses the crowd at Epworth UMC.
An animated Paul Williams gets the crowd activated to “Do Something.”
The Rev. John Moore performs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Chris Miller, a junior at Cape, recites a John Lewis speech.
Ayeronna Hudson speaks in the spirit of Civil Rights leader Ella Baker.
Laurel Councilwoman RogJenea Fisher offers a tribute to Rosa Parks.
Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland and Delaware perform spirituals passed down by slaves.
Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland and Delaware perform spirituals passed down by slaves.
Sharon Bernstein, program coordinator and executive director SDARJ, thanks the committees and volunteers for the program.
Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland and Delaware prepare to leave the stage after singing.

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