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- Jeffries, 53, whose faith is rooted in the Black social gospel, has not been shy—just not as outspoken as Johnson regarding the role faith plays in his political duties. 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.
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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.
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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries (⫽ ˌ h ɑː ˈ k iː m ⫽ hah-KEEM; born August 4, 1970) is an American politician and attorney who has served as House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.
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.
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Mar 3, 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.
How Hakeem Jeffries’ Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership twitter For Jeffries, 53, his leadership in the House traces back to his formative days growing up and serving at Cornerstone, a historically Black congregation which he still attends.
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn how Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader and a New York Democrat, draws on his Black Baptist upbringing and social gospel values to shape his political duties. He shares his religious journey, influences and challenges with The Associated Press.
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.
