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Sewell to welcome Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Miles College

Jeffries will participate in a Black History Month Fireside Chat moderated by Miles College President Bobbie Knight.

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Today, February 19th, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, will welcome House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, NY-08, to Miles College. Rep. Sewell and Leader Jeffries will participate in a Black History Month Fireside Chat moderated by Miles College President Bobbie Knight and take questions from Miles College students. 

WHO: Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, AL-07, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Miles College President Bobbie Knight

WHAT: Black History Month Fireside Chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

WHEN: Monday, February 19, 2024

WHERE: Miles College, Pearson Hall Auditorium, 519 59th Street, Fairfield, AL 35064

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries became the first African American to lead a party in Congress after he was unanimously elected the House Democratic Leader by his colleagues in November 2022. He is serving in his sixth term representing the diverse 8th Congressional District of New York which encompasses large parts of Brooklyn.

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