A. Philip Randolph Institute Delaware Chapter

05/23/2026

Power, and a New Kind of Politics
Randolph understood that dignity wasn’t a slogan. It was a contract, a paycheck, and a ballot.

The photograph of A. Philip Randolph that endures most stubbornly is not a portrait softened by time. It is a face set against the pressure of history—broad, unblinking, unseduced by applause. He looked like a man who had learned, through repetition, that the country’s grand ideals were negotiable only when people without power found a way to make themselves costly to ignore. Randolph did not invent the moral language of Black freedom. What he helped invent—patiently, and with an organizer’s suspicion of symbolism unbacked by structure—was the machinery that could convert that language into institutional change.

Read the full story at https://www.kolumnmagazine.com/2026/02/27/power-and-a-new-kind-of-politics/

05/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember former Wilmington Mayor Michael S. Purzycki — a visionary leader whose impact on the City of Wilmington and the State of Delaware will not be forgotten. 🕊️🙏🏾

From transforming the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving destination to serving two terms as mayor of Delaware’s largest city, Mayor Purzycki dedicated decades of his life to public service, economic development, and the advancement of Wilmington. A former professional football player, attorney, developer, and public servant, he leaves behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and commitment to community.

As mayor, he led the city through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing housing reforms and neighborhood stabilization initiatives aimed at strengthening Wilmington families and communities.

On behalf of the A. Philip Randolph Institute – Delaware Chapter, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by his leadership and service.

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” — Matthew 5:9 ✝️

Rest well, Mayor Purzycki. Thank you for your service to Wilmington and to Delaware. 💙

— Dr. Nakishia W. Bailey
President, A. Philip Randolph Institute – Delaware Chapter

05/10/2026

We wish Our APRI DELAWARE Chapter President Nakishia Williams Bailey a Wonderful Mother's Day as she proudly stands on the Shoulders of those who came before her.

05/10/2026

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

A very special young lady will be joining Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in April through West Chester University. 💕💚

She is a dedicated commuter student who lives with and lovingly cares for her grandfather. After the passing of her mother, she continues to persevere with strength, grace, and determination.

We would love to come together as a community to bless her with something she has always dreamed of—a beautiful room reveal to celebrate this milestone moment in her life. ✨

If you feel led, please consider selecting one or more gifts to contribute to this special surprise. Every item, big or small, will help us create a meaningful and memorable experience for a truly deserving young lady.

If you have any special sorority items or pink and green décor, gifts, or accessories, they can be mailed directly to me.

For more information or to coordinate contributions, please contact me at 302-354-9570.

Let’s show her the power of sisterhood, love, and support. 💫💕

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04/04/2026

02/17/2026

A. Philip Randolph Institute
Nakishia Williams Bailey
Wilson Williams
Canaan Baptist Church Delaware

02/17/2026

With a heavy heart, I join the nation and the world in mourning the loss of a giant — Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Today, as President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute – Delaware Chapter, I pause to honor a towering figure of faith, justice, and unwavering advocacy. Reverend Jackson was more than a civil rights icon — he was a prophetic voice for the poor, the marginalized, working families, and those who dared to hope for a more just America.

He marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr.. He founded Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Operation PUSH. He ran for President of the United States — not simply to win, but to widen the door of possibility for generations who had been locked out of the political process. He reminded us that our votes matter, our voices matter, and our communities matter.

On a personal level, this loss is deeply meaningful.

Reverend Jackson was a friend to my father, Wilson Williams Jr., who served as Past President and President Emeritus of the A. Philip Randolph Institute – Delaware Chapter. My father was the visionary who reactivated the Delaware Chapter, ensuring that the legacy of labor rights and civil rights advocacy remained alive and active in our state. Their friendship was rooted in shared purpose — fighting for working people, defending voting rights, and advancing economic justice.

I will never forget when Reverend Jackson visited Delaware and came to speak at Canaan Baptist Church. The atmosphere was electric. His presence commanded the room, but his message pierced the heart. He spoke not only of struggle, but of strategy. Not only of pain, but of power. Not only of history, but of responsibility. He left us charged to organize, to mobilize, and to never surrender the fight for dignity and equity.

We have lost a great giant.

But giants do not truly die — they leave footprints large enough for us to follow.

As Scripture reminds us:

“A great man has fallen this day in Israel.” — 2 Samuel 3:38

And yet we also stand on the promise of:

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson, Sr. fought the good fight. He kept the faith. He finished strong.

Now it is our turn.

On behalf of the A. Philip Randolph Institute – Delaware Chapter, and on behalf of the legacy of my father, Wilson Williams Jr., we extend our deepest condolences to the Jackson family and to all who were touched by his ministry, leadership, and relentless pursuit of justice.

May we honor him not just in words — but in work.

Rest well, Reverend.
Your labor was not in vain.