Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as 1st openly gay, 2nd Black woman to give White House briefing [View all]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday became the first openly gay woman to deliver the White House press briefing and only the second Black woman in history to take on the role.
Jean-Pierre, the White House principal deputy press secretary, had briefed reporters aboard Air Force One, but Wednesday marked her first time before the lectern for a televised briefing.
"It's a real honor to be standing here today," Jean-Pierre told reporters, when asked about her historic turn. "Clearly the president believes that representation matters, and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity."
Judy Smith, who served as deputy press secretary to President George H.W. Bush in 1991, was the first Black woman to take on the role.
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(Northwest Indiana Times)
White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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