East Farmingdale, NY- The new White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, has ties to Long Island. Jean-Pierre, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role, graduated from Kellenburg High School and according to Newsday is also a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY. Jean-Pierre takes over for Jen Psaki, next week. Speaking after the announcement was made, Jean-Pierre called the appointment “an honor and privilege.”
By Brett Levine with the Associated Press
Photo: White House press secretary Jen Psaki introduces incoming press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
