MARKEY TO BOYCOTT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION, WILL BE JOINED BY LA COLABORATIVA'S GLADYS VEGA AS GUEST TO 'PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE UNION'

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey issued the following press release:

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), who is boycotting Donald Trump's State of the Union address, announced that Gladys Vega, President and CEO of La Colaborativa will be his guest to the "People's State of a Union." Since 1990, Vega has been providing critical resources and support to Chelsea and the Greater Boston region, empowering Latino individuals and families, promoting educational opportunities, advocating for social justice, and fostering economic empowerment.

"Gladys Vega embodies the type of leadership we need at this moment-community-focused, strategic, energetic, and filled with empathy," said Senator Markey. "Even before these dark times, Gladys'...