Political and Legislative
Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as the First Black and LGBTQ White House Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday will become the new face of President Biden’s White House — marking a historic change that some have been waiting to see for years.
Jean-Pierre will be the first Black and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary.
For years, a small group of influential Black communicators has quietly lobbied several administrations to appoint an African American to the podium.
