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Hakeem Jeffries is a Baptist. The House Democratic Leader grew up in, and still attends, Cornerstone Baptist Church, a historically Black congregation in Brooklyn affiliated with the National Baptist Convention. His faith is rooted in the Black social gospel tradition.
What is documented
- He grew up at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, served there as an usher as a teenager, and still attends.
- Cornerstone is part of the National Baptist Convention, the largest historically Black denomination in the US.
- He has said the Black Church shaped his consensus-building leadership style.
Background
Born 1970 in Brooklyn, New York. A lawyer and former New York State Assembly member, he became House Democratic Leader in 2023, the first Black American to lead a party in either chamber of Congress. His public references to faith centre on service and the social gospel rather than doctrine.
FAQ
What church does Hakeem Jeffries attend?
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, a historically Black congregation.
Is Hakeem Jeffries Catholic?
No. He is Baptist.
How does faith shape his politics?
He credits the Black Church’s social-gospel tradition and its emphasis on building consensus.
