A new book published last month dives into the history of Wilmington’s East Side,In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks to Hana Wright-Smith about African Americans of Wilmington’s East Side.

Mark Holodick is settling into his new role as Delaware’s Education Secretary.The former Brandywine School District superintendent was nominated by Gov. Carney last fall and confirmed in January - at a time when the pandemic continues to take its toll on schools in a variety of ways.He discusses some of those challenges in the first of a two-part interview.

Mark Holodick is settling into his new role as Delaware’s Education Secretary.The former Brandywine School District superintendent was nominated by Gov. Carney last fall and confirmed in January - at a time when the pandemic continues to take its toll on schools in a variety of ways.He discusses some of those challenges in the first of a two-part interview.

The plan to develop the former Brandywine Country Club in Brandywine Hundred hits another roadblock.New Castle County Council voted last week to block the proposed mix of apartments, single-family homes, and townhouses at the site, but the story is far from over.Contributor Larry Nagengast explains where things stand and what may be next.

This week – we bring you the debut of the new Delaware Humanities’ podcast: A More Perfect Union.The podcast explores the concept of “identity” in Delaware - what draws us together as a state, what keeps us apart and how we ensure all perspectives are heard.

Seven months ago, Gov. John Carney signed into law a bill requiring Delaware schools to teach Black History.It will transform the way African American history is taught - and learned.During this Black History Month, Contributor Mark Fowser looks at who is developing this curriculum, what may be taught, and how possible objections would be handled.

We are closing in on the second anniversary COVID-19’s arrival in Delaware and one of the industry’s hit hardest by pandemic is still reeling.While other areas of the economy bounce back, restaurants continue to struggle, navigating a myriad of challenges.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida offers an update on how they’re faring.

Sharon Moore’s Kaleidoscope: Journey of the Sharecroppers’ Granddaughter is a series of stories and recollections about her life.In this week’s Arts Playlist, she joins Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele to tells us more about the book and the stories in it.

Over the years, the 9,000 Black soldiers that helped build the Burma Road, a major supply route to China during World War II, have received little recognition. In this week’s Enlighten Me, we speak with Delaware State University professor Yinghong Cheng about his upcoming book - Two Lives for A Mile—African American GIs Building the Burma Road - sheds light on their stories.

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