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    Karine Jean-Pierre will be next and 1st Black White House press secretary

    She will succeed Jen Psaki, who has served in the role since the beginning of the administration.
    Alex HaynesBy Updated:No Comments1 Min Read

    President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary.

    Jean-Pierre currently serves as principal deputy press secretary. Starting May 13, she will replace departing White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

    “Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration,” Biden said in a statement. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration.”

    What We Know:

    • President Joe Biden named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary.
    • She will replace Jen Psaki starting May 13.
    • Jean-Pierre is the first Black and out LGBTQ person in the role.

    This is a Breaking News Alert from Urban Newsroom.

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    Alex Haynes is Editor-At-Large/NYC Editor at Urban Newsroom, Executive Editor at UNR's Black Alerts and the host of Boss Mornings and Unmuted Nation. Alex joined Urban Newsroom in 2010 and contributes regular op-ed and editorial pieces while advising the columnist and contributing staff.

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