Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed a resolution Wednesday officially apologizing for the state’s role in slavery and for wrongs committed against blacks during the Jim Crow era. The signing took ...

Jack Markell will sign a resolution apologizing for Delaware’s role in slavery and wrongs committed against blacks during the Jim Crow era. Along with signing the resolution passed by state ...

Gov. Jack Markell signed a resolution Wednesday apologizing for Delaware’s historic role in slavery. The lyrics of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” echoed inside the Delaware Public Archives in Dover ...

Along with signing the resolution, which was passed by state lawmakers last month, Markell presented a proclamation recognizing African American History Month. He also joined Delaware State ...

He also helped unveil an exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary of historically black Delaware State University. The resolution is a symbolic measure aimed at promoting “reconciliation and ...