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Louisiana Democratic Party Issues Statement on Death of Chase
June 02, 2019
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 2 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Karen Carter Peterson on the death of Leah Chase, a world famous chef, civil rights leader and New Orleans icon:

"Yesterday, New Orleans and the world lost an icon.

"Leah Chase wasn't just the Queen of Creole Cuisine, she was a force in the civil rights movement and an inspiration to many.

"I loved her spirit and constant counsel. No . . .

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