A More Just Delaware podcast: Lenape Tribe recognition in the First State

By Tom Byrne

Published August 2, 2024 at 7:55 AM EDT

Delaware Humanities

The sixth episode of A More Just Delaware features Dennis Coker, Principal Chief of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware.

This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities’ podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.

In this sixth and final episode, Dennis Coker, Principal Chief of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, discusses legislation passed in 2016 formally recognizing the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, why state recognition was necessary, and its impact.

Chief Dennis Coker discusses legislation recognizing the Lenape Tribe of Delaware on the sixth episode of A More Just Delaware

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Tom Byrne

Tom Byrne has been a fixture covering news in Delaware for three decades. He joined Delaware Public Media in 2010 as our first news director and has guided the news team ever since. When he's not covering the news, he can be found reading history or pursuing his love of all things athletic.

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