The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club hosted a Black History Month event featuring Edolphus Ed Towns Jr., a significant figure in African American history. Towns celebrated for being the first African American deputy borough president and a long-serving U.S. representative engaged the audience with his dynamic presence. Frank Seddio, TJDC chief, emphasized the privilege of having someone like Towns share his lived experiences. The event highlighted the importance of recognizing Black history and its impact, with Towns at 90 years old embodying the history he cherishes and shares annually.
"When we celebrate Black history at our Club, we want to have someone who lived it, not some kid who read about it," Seddio said.
"I'm so excited about being here tonight, in one of the most powerful clubs in Brooklyn," Towns said.
"It's so incredibly important. I cherish and recognize Black history every year," Towns stated during his speech.
Towns made history as the first African American deputy borough president in 1976 and served as a U.S. representative for New York's 10th Congressional District.
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