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Coverage dated May 4, 2022 to May 5, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre named first Black woman, openly gay W.H. press secretary

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Psaki announces departure, but reveals no plans as longtime Biden adviser Jean-Pierre takes helm May 13.

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Biden taps 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine […]

  2. NBC News

    Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as new White House press secretary (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    She will replace Jen Psaki, who has served in the role since the beginning of the administration.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13 (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary

  4. NPR

    Karine Jean-Pierre is replacing Jen Psaki as White House press secretary (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Jean-Pierre is the first Black person in the job and the first openly gay person who will have the most visible post at the White House aside from the president.

  5. NBC Chicago

    Karine Jean-Pierre to Replace Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

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

  6. CNN

    Karine Jean-Pierre to become the first Black and out LGBTQ White House press secretary (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role next week, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, becoming the first Black and out LGBTQ person to hold the position.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Karine Jean-Pierre appointed as Biden's second White House press secretary (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Joe Biden announced Thursday Karine Jean-Pierre will succeed Jen Psaki as the White House press secretary.

  8. NBC Los Angeles

    Karine Jean-Pierre to Be Next White House Press Secretary (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    President Joe Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, with incumbent Jen Psaki set to leave the role next week. Biden is also bringing back longtime Democratic strategist Anita Dunn as his senior adviser.

  9. The Guardian

    Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre press secretary as Jen Psaki steps down (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The current principal deputy press secretary will be first Black person and first out gay person to hold job

  10. WMUR

    Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as next White House press secretary (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    "She will be the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary," Psaki said. "Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible."

  11. Advocate

    Karine Jean-Pierre to Be 1st Black, LGBTQ+ White House Press Secretary (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    Jean-Pierre, whose appointment was announced Thursday, has been serving the Biden administration as the principal deputy White House press secretary.

  12. Forbes

    Who Is Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s Next Press Secretary? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Jean-Pierre will make history next week when she becomes the first Black person and first openly LGBTQ person to serve as press secretary.

  13. WDIO Duluth

    Biden names 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Joe Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre is the first black, LGBT woman in the roll.

  14. KVOA Tucson

    Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first Black and out LGBTQ person in the role (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role next week, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, becoming the first Black

  15. New York Times

    Karine Jean-Pierre Is Named White House Press Secretary (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Ms. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to serve in the role.

  16. Wyoming Public Media

    Karine Jean-Pierre will become the 1st Black White House press secretary (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Jean-Pierre will also be the first openly gay person to have the most visible post at the White House aside from the president.

  17. Journal Times

    Photos: Karine Jean-Pierre to succeed Jen Psaki as White House press secretary (opens Journal Times)

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    Journal Times's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre is set to be the next White House press secretary, replacing current press secretary Jen Psaki.

  18. Newsweek

    Karine Jean-Pierre named first Black woman, openly gay W.H. press secretary (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Psaki announces departure, but reveals no plans as longtime Biden adviser Jean-Pierre takes helm May 13.

  19. France 24

    Biden appoints Karine Jean-Pierre as first Black White House press secretary (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary, the first Black person to hold the high-profile post.

  20. France 24

    Karine Jean-Pierre named as first Black W.House press secretary (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary, the first Black person to hold the high-profile post.

  21. Omaha World-Herald

    New White House press secretary is the first Black woman, openly LGBTQ+ person; plus, Cinco de Mayo and more top news (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role next week, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, becoming the first Black

  22. Black Enterprise

    Karine Jean-Pierre Is Set To Become The White House Press Secretary (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre is set to become the new White House Press Secretary next week when current press secretary Jen Psaki departs the position

  23. Rolling Stone

    Karine Jean-Pierre to Become First Black Woman and First Openly Gay White House Press Secretary (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    She will replace Jen Psaki, who is leaving her post in front of the press corps to join MSNBC, on May 13

  24. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Jean-Pierre new Biden press chief (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Karine Jean-Pierre will take over as President Joe Biden's next White House press secretary within weeks, replacing Jen Psaki who plans to depart for a job in cable news, the White House announced Thursday.

  25. Gopusa

    Biden picks 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role. Incumbent Jen Psaki is set to leave the post next week.

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