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Feb 28, 2024 · Hakeem Jeffries’ Black Baptist upbringing has shaped his role as House minority leader. Jeffries, a liberal Democrat, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, a conservative Republican, recently took turns reading Scripture at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Feb 28, 2024 · Jeffries spoke in depth with The Associated Press about his religious upbringing, which was centered at Cornerstone Baptist Church in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
Mar 3, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast — an opportunity, in the words of one...
Jun 21, 2023 · U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is the youngest and first person of color in the role. Read about his education, career, religion, wife, and more.
Mar 3, 2024 · Mr. Jeffries, whose faith is rooted in the Black social gospel, has not been shy — just not as outspoken as Mr. Johnson regarding the role faith plays in his political duties.
Feb 28, 2024 · By DARREN SANDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast — an opportunity ...
Hakeem Sekou Jeffries (/ ˌ h ɑː ˈ k iː m / hah-KEEM; born August 4, 1970 [2]) is an American politician and attorney who has served as House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.
