Jeffries, Hakeem Sekou
1970- · Contribution: 2022-present
Law & Civil Rights
First Black American to lead a major political party in either chamber of Congress
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1970-
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Jeffries broke a barrier that had stood through the entire history of Congress, becoming the first Black American to lead a party in either chamber.
Sources
- Britannica
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