Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 13th district, shared a series of tweets highlighting recent events and collaborations in his community. Espaillat, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Charles Rangel, expressed gratitude and announced upcoming celebrations.
On February 21, 2025, Espaillat tweeted: “A big thank you to C. Virginia Fields and Rose Pierre-Louis for the incredible program and for recognizing my efforts throughout Harlem.” He emphasized the importance of unity by stating, “We are stronger together and collectively helping move our community forward.”
Later that day, at 17:41 UTC, he reiterated his gratitude in Spanish with a similar message: “Un enorme agradecimiento a C. Virginia Fields y Rose Pierre-Louis por el increÃble programa y por reconocer mis esfuerzos en Harlem.” He concluded with the sentiment “Juntos somos más fuertes y ayudamos colectivamente a que nuestra comunidad avance.”
In another tweet on February 21 at 22:00 UTC, Espaillat announced an event for Black History Month: “Excited to announce that the Wadleigh High School Dance Troop will join this year’s Black History Month Celebration at the Apollo Stages at the Victoria.” He encouraged attendance by stating “You don’t want to miss this year’s showcase of Black Talent & Culture!”
