Representative Adriano Espaillat to Host Fourth Annual Dominicans on the Hill
Premiering Live on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. (EST) on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced his fourth annual Dominicans on the Hill slated to premiere live on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. (EST). This year’s virtual event will be streamed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and will highlight Dominican-American elected officials and civic leaders from around the nation.
Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill was created by Rep. Espaillat to recognize the growing civic engagement of the Dominican-American community and throughout the diaspora. Traditionally, Dominicans on the Hill is a day at the United States Capitol that is attended by hundreds of community leaders, professionals, students, and elected officials of Dominican descent. This year’s virtual will include a fireside chat between Rep. Espaillat and the Honorable President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader, as well as an interactive segment with young Dominican tech professionals, an informative discussion on gun violence prevention and the impact of gun violence on communities around the nation, and much more.
Highlights during this year’s event will include messages from United States President Joseph R. Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and special guest appearances by Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal, Amelia Vega, Al Horford and Santiago ‘Alofoke” Garcia.
The life of "El Caballo Mayor" Johnny Ventura will also be celebrated during this year’s program, including special performances by Jandy Ventura, Manny Cruz, Miriam Cruz, Fefita La Grande, and others!
This year’s Dominicans on the Hill will be hosted by on-air talent and dynamic duo, Damaris Diaz and Brea Frank.
Visit online for updates on this year’s event on Twitter and Instagram: @RepEspaillat and @DominicansHill and be sure to follow Rep. Espaillat on Facebook and Twitter at @RepEspaillat and on Instagram at @RepAdrianoEspaillat.