White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been set to receive Outfest’s inaugural Achievement Award for Press and Media, the L.A.-based nonprofit’s highest honor, celebrating r…
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The establishing of the Achievement Award for Press and Media comes amidst a new level of investment in journalism on the part of Outfest, which recently launched its Outfest Inclusive Press Initiative for LGBTQ+ entertainment journalists.
Said Outfest Board Co-President Nii-Quartelai Quartey of the prize for Jean-Pierre, “Outfest is thrilled to recognize the continued contributions of Karine Jean-Pierre for her barrier breaking and historic achievement in Press and Media. Throughout her career, the Black and LGBTQ+ community has been reminded of what is possible. Our fellow Americans have been reminded of our humanity and inherent dignity. Our Outfest Press Fellows have been inspired.
The first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, Jean-Pierre has held the role since May of last year. She previously served as deputy press secretary from 2020-2022, prior to that serving as chief of staff for U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the 2020 presidential campaign.
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