Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, gives an inspiring speech at the Jubilee Day Service held Jan. 1 in Georgetown. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies. 
Members of NAACP gather for a group photo at the end of the service. 
The audience listens to Fleur McKendell as she inspires them to fight for justice.
Sussex Community Choir offers an a cappella performance for the Jubilee Day celebration.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, addresses the audience at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, said, “We will not be complacent, we will not back down.”
Barbara Malone introduces Fleur McKendell. 
Jane Hovington begins the program with the introduction of Donald Thomas, first vice president of the Lower Sussex NAACP.
Kurt Bacon shares the history of Pilgrim Ministry. 
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies. 
Master of Ceremonies Donald Thomas, first vice president of Lower Sussex NAACP, begins the program for the Jubilee Day celebration.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, gives an inspiring speech at the Jubilee Day Service held Jan. 1 in Georgetown. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies.
Members of NAACP gather for a group photo at the end of the service.
The audience listens to Fleur McKendell as she inspires them to fight for justice.
Sussex Community Choir offers an a cappella performance for the Jubilee Day celebration.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, addresses the audience at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, said, “We will not be complacent, we will not back down.”
Barbara Malone introduces Fleur McKendell.
Jane Hovington begins the program with the introduction of Donald Thomas, first vice president of the Lower Sussex NAACP.
Kurt Bacon shares the history of Pilgrim Ministry.
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies.
Master of Ceremonies Donald Thomas, first vice president of Lower Sussex NAACP, begins the program for the Jubilee Day celebration.
Lower Sussex NAACP celebrated Jubilee Day Jan. 1, at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, provided an inspiring message to those in attendance.
Jubilee Day is the celebration of the abolition of slavery by law.
“Starting out the new year is a continuation of a holy line of endurance of our ancestors, those who created joy out of struggle, beauty out of very little and dignity in the face of disrespect,” McKendell said.
She spoke on the history of the struggle for equality in school, business and neighborhoods while linking the recent destruction of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as a new reason to stand up and commit to justice and truth, and doing the work as bridge makers.
“While we may not be in slavery days, slavery is still in us,” she said. “It shows up as doubt in rooms where we belong, but fear speaking up.”
She charged the congregation to support each other, and to stand up and be ready to fight for equality.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, gives an inspiring speech at the Jubilee Day Service held Jan. 1 in Georgetown. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies.
Members of NAACP gather for a group photo at the end of the service.
The audience listens to Fleur McKendell as she inspires them to fight for justice.
Sussex Community Choir offers an a cappella performance for the Jubilee Day celebration.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, addresses the audience at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance in Georgetown.
Fleur McKendell, president of Delaware State NAACP, said, “We will not be complacent, we will not back down.”
Barbara Malone introduces Fleur McKendell.
Jane Hovington begins the program with the introduction of Donald Thomas, first vice president of the Lower Sussex NAACP.
Kurt Bacon shares the history of Pilgrim Ministry.
Makayla and Bryanna Harris, AFRAM Queens of 2024 and 2025, sing to open the ceremonies.
Master of Ceremonies Donald Thomas, first vice president of Lower Sussex NAACP, begins the program for the Jubilee Day celebration.Event Details :
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