Hakeem Jeffries Makes History As First Black Leader In U.S. 118th Congress

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., laugh in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) became the first Black leader of any major political party in the United States, made his opening speech for the 118th Congress.  His speech was quite moving.

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