Civil Rights and Equality
WASHINGTON, DC --Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Women’s History Month. Since March of 1987, the celebration of Women’s History Month has been an essential time of reflection on the incredible women who have helped shape our nation. During the month, Rep.
Black history is American history- full stop.
And next week I'll be celebrating with leaders from across our district and honoring the change-makers who are inspiring the next generation. Be sure to tune in live on Facebook!
Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill was created by Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), as an effort to recognize the growing civic engagement throughout the Dominican-American community.
NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduces the first-ever resolution honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance Movement – a defining cultural, social, and political movement in American history.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat’s (NY-13) fourth annual Dominicans on the Hill is slated to premiere live on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. (EST).
On this week's Power & Politics, News 12's Kurt Semder talks with Congressman Adriano Espaillat about the response to the rise in gun violence in the area.
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat took the House floor on Tuesday to led a moment of silence for two New York Police Department officers who were killed in the line of duty during a reported domestic violence incident in Harlem last month.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual Black History Month program starting at 6:00 p.m. EST streamed live on Facebook.
During the virtual event, Rep. Espaillat will honor Harlem luminaries and recognize African American leaders from New York’s 13th congressional district for their commitment and dedication to the community. 2022 Honorees include: Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark; Rose Pierre-Louis, Chief Operating Officer (COO), McSilver Institute; and, Dr. Karen Thornton, M.D.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today at 12:00 p.m. (EST), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will join his colleague Rep. Val Demings (FL-10), a former 27-year law enforcement officer and Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department, along with their congressional colleagues and law enforcement representatives, to address the national increase in violent crime and the need for leadership at all levels to keep communities safe.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led his congressional colleagues on the U.S. House floor during a moment of silence to honor the lives of fallen NYPD Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, who were killed in the line of duty – patrolling the 32nd Precinct in Harlem – due to a senseless act of gun violence.