Karine Jean-Pierre

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December 10, 2022
While the work of the Biden administration led to the successful return of Brittney Griner, activists were also instrumental in…
December 2, 2022
Biden on Friday signed into law legislation to avert a rail shutdown after Congress rushed to prevent a national rail…
United We Stand Summit
September 16, 2022
Ending hate-fueled violence was the focus of the Biden-Harris administration’s first day-long White House summit, "United We Stand."
September 2, 2022
Jackson Mayor Lumumba tells theGrio that residents are "frustrated" amid ongoing water crisis as federal officials work to bring relief.
August 28, 2022
Ben Jealous blames the stalled meeting with Biden's “young" staff who "don't understand the importance of maintaining certain traditions.”
August 5, 2022
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will address thousands of Black and Hispanic journalists in Las Vegas.
August 1, 2022
President Joe Biden is expected to reveal a decision on extending a pause on student loan payments or debt cancellation…
August 1, 2022
"We understand...how a name of a virus can really cause harm to that community," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre…
June 2, 2022
In a memo sent to staff obtained by theGrio, the Biden White House listed commitments it is making to retain…
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
During Thursday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made clear, "This is on [Russia]."
Karine Jean-Pierre
May 17, 2022
TheGrio was in the room as Karine Jean-Pierre made history on her first official day as White House press secretary.
May 8, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre was honored with a standing ovation from the crowd at GLAAD’s 33rd Media Awards in New York City…
Karine Jean-Pierre
May 5, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre will make history as the first Black person to serve as White House press secretary, the White House…
Karine Jean-Pierre
March 27, 2022
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said she tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Europe with President Joe Biden
Karine Jean-Pierre
February 19, 2022
Jean-Pierre is the first openly queer Black woman of Haitian descent serving as White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary.
Pete Buttigieg
November 8, 2021
Secretary Buttigieg tells theGrio how Biden's soon-to-be signed infrastructure investment law will bring equity to disadvantaged communities.
U.S. Border Patrol agents interact with Haitian immigrants, thegrio.com
September 22, 2021
The United States is complicit in many of the issues in Haiti. U.S. Border Patrol's treatment of Haitian migrants only…
Karine Jean-Pierre thegrio.com
June 28, 2021
Haitian-American White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shared her coming-out story in honor of Pride month.
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
May 26, 2021
Deputy White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday will command the White House podium and room filled with reporters.
March 15, 2021
Several congressional Democrats, including New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, have called for Andrew Cuomo to resign from the governor's seat.