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Biden appoints Jean-Pierre, first black White House press secretary - VIDEO

Karine Jean-Pierre.

Karine Jean-Pierre during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2022. She has been appointed White House press secretary. PHOTO | SAUL LOEB | AFP

By  KAMAU MAICHUHIE

US President Joe Biden has appointed Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary.

Jean-Pierre will be the first black person to hold the high-profile post and the first openly LGBTQ person in the role.

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