Hakeem Jeffries Parents Marland and Laneda Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries was born to parents Marland and Laneda Jeffries in Brooklyn. Hakeem Jeffries is an American politician.
Hakeem is a well-known politician and attorney. He serves as the leader of the House Democratic Caucus. He has also represented New York's 8th congressional district.
He served three times in the New York State Assembly before his election to Congress in 2012. Likewise, he has chaired the House Democratic Caucus for over three years since 2019.
He made it to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives nomination list. A native of New York, he is a graduate of Binghamton University, Georgetown University, and New York University School of Law.
Hakeem Jeffries Parents Marland and Laneda Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries is the eldest child of his parents Marland and Laneda Jeffries.
Hakeem's mother, Laneda, was a social worker, whereas his father, Marland, served as a state substance-abuse counselor.
Social work is still present in his life, for his wife, Kennisandra Jeffries, also functions as a social worker.
She serves for a non-profit voluntary organization, 1199 SEIU's Benefit Fund.
Jeffries shared a family photo on his Instagram on Father's Day on June 20, 2022. The photo includes the politician, father, mother, and younger brother, Hasan Kwame Jeffries.
He wrote, 'Dad is a real one,' he added, 'Happy Father’s Day to Pop and to all the men holding down the fam,' with three emoji of crowns, referring to his father as his king.
He shared a post on Mother's Day. He penned, 'Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing Moms of America, May God bless you all,' in the caption.
His brother, Hassam, has also not shared any significant information about their parents on his social handle.
Hakeem Jeffries Family Life
Hakeem Jeffries spent a wonderful childhood alongside his mother, father, and brother, Hasan Kwame Jeffries.
His younger brother, Hasan, serves as an author at the Ohio State University. He is also a history professor. The brothers share an age gap of 2 years 5 months 9 days.
He shares two children, Jeremiah and Joshua, with his wife, Kennisandra, to date. Whereas Hasan is a father to three children.
His eldest child, Jeremiah, was born in 2001, whereas his younger child was born in 2004.
His son, Jeremiah, graduated from high school in 2019. As of now, he studies at Boston University, as stated in his Instagram.
Likewise, Joshua appears to be a student of The University of Virginia, UVA '26. His social account has amassed over 800 followers to date.
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