WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement in response to the devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, DE.
"Very sad news for Delawareans to wake up to this Sunday morning. Mother African Union church is a historic landmark and present-day conscience within our community. It is also a powerful symbol of liberation for Black Americans nationwide. The Mother Church has a rich history as a safe haven for African Americans to worship and build community, dating back to 1814. Its August Quarterly has brought people of African descent together in freedom and solidarity annually for centuries.
While I'm grateful t...