BHM: U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat

Born in the Dominican Republic, Adriano de Jesús Espaillat Cabral, who is Afro-Latino, made history in 2016 becoming the first Dominican-American AND first formerly undocumented immigrant, to ever be elected into United States Congress.

Adriano Espaillat is the first Dominican American sworn into Congress and is the first formerly undocumented immigrant to ever serve as a congressman!

Grateful for the opportunity to meet! Let's keep inspiring! @RepEspaillat #DominicansOnTheHill #InThisTogether #Grateful pic.twitter.com/KzILUc43Tc

— John Brian Canela 🇩🇴 (@johnbcanela) February 10, 2019

Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) was the one that honored “The Unknown Tuskegee Airman” fellow Dominican, Esteban Hotesse, with Congressional Gold Medal

He also hosted the first ever “Dominicans on the Hill” in Washington DC

Among the many accomplishments and good works he has done over the years, one of the more compassionate customs he has is, that he dedicates his Valentine’s Day to immigration causes.

This #ValentinesDay I extend my love to all the immigrants who have come to our nation’s shores seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Love knows no borders and no nations. #ToImmigrantsWithLove

— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) February 14, 2019

It could be said he was destined for politics, his great-grandfather was a Dominican President, Ulises Espaillat.

No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here pic.twitter.com/4hRHbgF1G2

— Adriano Espaillat (@EspaillatNY) June 30, 2018