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**FILE** Karine Jean-Pierre, the former White House press secretary under former President Joe Biden, is leaving the Democratic Party and will now identify as an Independent. She is releasing a new book “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” scheduled to publish in October. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Karine Jean-Pierre Announces Departure from Democratic Party, Declares Independence in Upcoming Book

by Stacy M. Brown June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party and will now identify as an independent, urging Americans to think outside of their boxes and prioritize individual responsibility and truth.

**FILE** There have been broader strides toward diversity and inclusion under President Joe Biden’s administration. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

From Controversy to Progress: Joe Biden’s Transformative Impact on Black America

by Stacy M. Brown January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

**FILE** President Joe Biden will visit Angola next month, marking his first state trip to Africa. It will be the first visit by a U.S. president to an African nation since 2013. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

President Biden to Visit Angola in October

by Oswald T. Brown October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

President Joe Biden speaks on the White House South Lawn for the inaugural Black Excellence Brunch, on Sept. 13, a celebration exclusively dedicated to honoring the achievements of African Americans. (Courtesy of TotallyRandie/Black Press USA)

White House Hosts Historic Celebration of Black Excellence

by Stacy M. Brown September 16, 2024September 17, 2024

**FILE** Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

Donald Trump Disrespects Black Women at National Association of Black Journalists Conference

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Reflecting on promises made during the 2020 campaign, Karine Jean-Pierre outlined key achievements and ongoing initiatives directly impacting African Americans and other historically underserved communities. (Carlos Fyfe/The White House via Wikimedia Commons)

Misplaced Priorities: Press Corps Attacks Jean-Pierre, Ignores Trump’s Alarming Record

by Stacy M. Brown July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre convened with select Black and Hispanic media members to reiterate the president’s commitment to “all Americans” while denouncing Republicans for obstructing progress. (WI file photo)

White House Press Secretary Affirms Biden’s Vision Amid GOP Opposition

by Stacy M. Brown March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Reflecting on promises made during the 2020 campaign, Karine Jean-Pierre outlined key achievements and ongoing initiatives directly impacting African Americans and other historically underserved communities. (Carlos Fyfe/The White House via Wikimedia Commons)

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Highlights President’s Commitment to Black Community

by Stacy M. Brown December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

**FILE** White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing on July 29, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

White House Press Secretary Warned for Violating Hatch Act

by Stacy M. Brown June 21, 2023June 22, 2023

A federal judge’s ruling means insurers don’t have to cover preventive care for cancer and other illnesses. (Rhoda Baer via Wikimedia Commons)

Judge Rules Health Insurers Don’t Have to Cover Preventive Care

by Stacy M. Brown April 5, 2023April 5, 2023