REMARKS: Senator Coons delivers closing remarks at Center for American Progress event on religious liberty
also the site of the first free Black church in North America, and every year we celebrated
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NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Scott, Clyburn, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Network Act,” said Dr. Jocelyn Imani, Director of Black History and Culture at Trust for Public Land. “This
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses the Future of College Sports
student athlete, as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the former CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban
Senators Coons, Scott Introduce Bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to modernize HBCU campuses
Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Excellence Act, also known as the IGNITE … French Hill (R-Ark.). “Historically Black Colleges and Universities like Delaware State University have long been institutions that
Senator Blunt Rochester leads 13 Democratic Senators in Opposing HUD’s Failure to Enforce the Fair Housing Act
veterans, seniors, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, Black, Latino, Asian, and Native communities, women, rural residents
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
mortality rate increasing by more than 50% for Black women and doubling for Hispanic women from … Association of America, Arika Trim Foundation, Association of Black Cardiologists, Association of Black Women Physicians, Association of Community
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Fire at Mother African Union Church
also a powerful symbol of liberation for Black Americans nationwide. The Mother Church has a rich history
ICYMI: Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Senator Blunt Rochester Joins Entire Senate Democratic Caucus on Resolution Affirming Abortion Pill as Safe, Effective NEWS: - Lisa Blunt Rochester
Rights, EMAA Project, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, National Asian Pacific American
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting Voting Rights
Supreme Court striking down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, further weakening the Voting Rights … Americans, representing the sacrifices made by Black civil rights activists for the right to vote. Yet, the Supreme
Rep. McBride Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais
have far-reaching consequences, severely weakening representation for Black communities and people of color in Congress and across
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Hirono & Representative McIver Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights
University Women, Arise Chicago, Asset Building Strategies, Black Labor Week Project Inc., Center for Economic and Policy Research … Lobby, MANA, A National Latina Organization, Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, MomsRising, National Asian Pacific American Women
WATCH: Senator Blunt Rochester Holds the Floor, Voices Strong Opposition to SAVE America Act
protecting that fundamental right and expanding it for Black women, we in the Senate are debating the possibility … while some Americans were enjoying the Gilded Age, Black Americans were living through a period known
Senators Coons, Shaheen, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, travel to Ukraine
officials on air defense capabilities protecting Black Sea ports, the impact of Russian drone and missile strikes … frontlines and defending themselves in the Black Sea,”said Senator Whitehouse.“I strongly support the bipartisan consensus emerging
WATCH: Senator Blunt Rochester Reflects on the State of our Nation in Floor Speech
history of this country. We will be celebrating Black History Month. And at a time where history
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Education More Accessible for Students and Families
students face—reliable transportation. By connecting historically Black colleges and universities, minority-serving institutions, and Head Start centers
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Booker, Warnock, Alsobrooks Demand Answers from USDA on Removal of Discrimination Protections
community, and family farms—including those run by Black, Latino, women, and Indigenous producers —that supply local grocers … community, and family farms—including those run by Black, Latino, women, and Indigenous producers—that supply local grocers
Senators Coons, Cassidy, introduce bipartisan bill to boost social media transparency
Transparency Act shines a light into that black box by empowering independent researchers, protecting their work, and requiring … researchers who study the platforms and their black-box algorithms continue to do so under the threat
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Duckworth Re-Introduce Bill to Protect Clean Air, Advance Public Health
size of their wallet.” “For far too long, Black, brown, and low-income neighborhoods have been forced … said Congressman Tonko.“We also know that black and brown communities, and low-income communities are the most
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester, Congresswoman Beatty Honor Black Veterans Ahead of Veterans Day
introduced a resolution, S.Con.Res.23, to recognize Black veterans across American history, honor their heroic military sacrifices, acknowledge … House of Representatives. “Generations of Black veterans have served in our Armed Forces with honor and distinction
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Delivers Maiden Speech on Senate Floor, Outlines Her Vision for Serving Delaware and the Nation
States Senator. She is the first woman and Black elected official to serve Delaware in the U.S. Senate … fourth Black woman in American history to serve as Senator, and the only Black woman in American history
NEWS: Blunt Rochester Stands Up for the Fed’s Independence, Grills Miran in Committee
that she is the only and first ever Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights Conservation Efforts at Bombay Hook
features freshwater impoundments originally constructed by an all-Black unit of the Civilian Conservation Corps, forested wetlands, open
OP-ED: A New Chapter for Housing Policy
smost recentpublication,8th Anniversary Edition of Engaging Black America 2025. Blunt Rochester’s op-ed, titled, “From Redlining … full text can also be found below: Today, Black History is being scrubbed from the pages of textbooks
Rep. McBride Unanimously Passes Her First Bill in Congress
maintaining investor protections. “In my state, the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce has told me that this legislation … markets, where promising businesses—especially those led by Black, veteran, and women founders—face systemic barriers to investment
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Clarke, Colleagues Join Academy Award-Winning Actor Lupita Nyong’o and Advocates to Mark Introduction of Uterine Health Legislative Package
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.“Tragically, uterine cancer impacts Black women more than any other group … stronger health outcomes for women.” “The health crisis Black women across this nation confront every day will