Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district since 2017, expressed gratitude to participants and leaders involved in the annual Dominicanos en el Capitolio event and announced an upcoming Black History Month celebration via social media posts on February 12, 2026.
In a message posted at 21:06 UTC, Espaillat wrote: “Mi más sincero agradecimiento a cada participante, orador, defensor y lÃder cultural que hizo de la 8.ª edición anual de Dominicanos en el Capitolio un éxito. Sus voces, experiencia y pasión están contribuyendo a definir una Agenda Nacional para los Dominicanos en Estados Unidos.”
Later that evening at 22:00 UTC, he invited the public to an event recognizing African American heritage: “SAVE THE DATE: Join us February 22nd at Riverbank State Park for our annual Black History Month celebration! Celebrate Black History Month with us as we recognize the legacy, excellence, and impact of the African American community. Doors open at 3:30pm! https://t.co/m6Y0vIlN6J” He followed up immediately with RSVP details: “RSVP: https://t.co/Bx0mJUecfD”
Espaillat has served in Congress since replacing Charles Rangel in 2017 and previously held positions in both the New York State Assembly (1997-2010) and State Senate (2011-2016). Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1954 and now residing in Manhattan, Espaillat is recognized as one of the leading Dominican-American voices in U.S. politics. He graduated from Queens College of the City University of New York with a BA in 1978.
