Black Excellence At The White House: These Women Led And Inspired During The Biden Administration
Meet the dynamic Black women who have shaped policy and progress in pivotal government roles over the last four years.
Over the past four years, an extraordinary group of Black women worked at the highest levels of government, shaping policy, driving meaningful change and serving the nation in pivotal roles. Captured through the lens of Polly Irungu, who served as the Official Photo Editor for Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Photographer during the Biden-Harris administration, ESSENCE is sharing this collection of photos by Irungu to honor their invaluable contributions.
Among them is Karine Jean-Pierre, who made history as the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ White House Press Secretary, breaking barriers with grace and determination. Andrea O’Neal, who served as Special Assistant to the President for Racial and Economic Justice, Nagela Nukuna, Senior Advisor for Technology and Delivery for the White House Domestic Policy Council and, of course, Vice President Kamala Harris—the first Black and South Asian woman to hold the office—has served as a beacon of inspiration for women and girls everywhere.
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