Karine Jean-Pierre is getting a promotion.

The now-former Principal Deputy Press Secretary for Joe Biden’s administration has officially been named as the successor to outgoing White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the president announced on Thursday.

Once Psaki leaves her post in the next few weeks, Jean-Pierre will take over and become the first Black person to serve as White House Press Secretary, yet another historic first for Black people working with and for this president who has made it a point to surround himself with people who “look like America.”

Biden had glowing words for Jean-Pierre as he made the announcement.

“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 said in a statement emailed to NewsOne. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration.”

Jean-Pierre, 44, did not immediately release a statement about her job promotion. But she previously expressed sentiments of joy and pride nearly one year ago when she became the second-ever Black woman to lead a White House press briefing. Continue Reading