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Karine Jean-Pierre becomes first Black woman in 30 years to lead White House press briefing. Image: Youtube/NBC News
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made history becoming the first Black woman in three decades to lead a White House press briefing.
Jean-Pierre took the podium in the James S. Brady Briefing Room Wednesday becoming the first Black woman since Judy Smith, who became the first Black woman to lead a press briefing under George H.W. Bush in 1991.
She’s also the first openly gay woman in the role.
The former Columbia University professor commented on the historic moment during the last question she took from reporters.
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