US President Joe Biden Announces 1st Black Woman As White House Press Secretary

New Delhi: American President Joe Biden has announced Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, the first black woman, and LGBTQ person.

Jean-Pirre has served as deputy press secretary since the beginning of Biden's term will replace incumbent Jen Pasaki who is set to leave the post next week.

''I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will serve as the next White House Press Secretary,'' Biden said in an official statement.

He further said that 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 on behalf of the American people.

Biden also thanked Jen for her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.

Jean-Pierre prior to her role on the campaign had served as Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst.

Jean-Pierre served as Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama-Biden administration and as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.

She also served as Southeast Regional Political Director for President Obama's 2008 campaign, Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O'Malley for President, Campaign Manager for the ACLU's Reproductive Freedom Initiative, and Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two members in the New York City Council.

The White House also announced the return of Anita Dunn as a Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President. Dunn rejoins the White House staff from her communications and political consulting firm SKDK, and will assist in advancing the President's policy and communications objectives.

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