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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Adriano Espaillat announces participants for Black History Month celebration

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Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Adriano Espaillat U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Adriano Espaillat, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 13th district, has made several announcements regarding the upcoming Black History Month Celebration at the Apollo Stages at the Victoria. His tweets reveal details about notable participants and encourage public attendance to celebrate Black talent and culture.

On February 22, 2025, Espaillat announced via Twitter that Bruce Edwards would be joining this year's celebration. He expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating "Excited to announce that Bruce Edwards will join this year's Black History Month Celebration at the Apollo Stages at the Victoria."

Later on the same day, he tweeted in Spanish about another participant: "Me complace anunciar que el Grupo de Baile de la escuela secundaria Wadleigh se unirá a la celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de este año en el Apollo Stages en el Victoria." This announcement highlighted the involvement of local youth in celebrating African American culture.

In another tweet shortly after, Espaillat reiterated his excitement about Bruce Edwards' participation: "Me emociona anunciar que Bruce Edwards se unirá a la celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de este año en el Apollo Stages en el Victoria." This underscores his commitment to promoting cultural events within his district.

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