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Hakeem Jeffries’ Wife Kennisandra Jeffries

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Kennisandra Jeffries

Kennisandra Jeffries is the lovely wife of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries –who recently was elected Democratic Caucus chairman.

Kennisandra’s husband defeated Rep. Barbara Lee for the No. 5 leadership post in a 123-113 vote. The New Yorker born, Hakeem Sekou Jeffries on August 4, 1970; graduated from Midwood High School.

Jeffries obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He then received his master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Jeffries lastly attended New York University School of Law.

After law school, Congressman Jeffries clerked for the Honorable Harold Baer Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He practiced law for several years at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, an internationally renowned law firm, and then served as counsel in the litigation department of two Fortune 500 companies, Viacom Inc. and CBS. He also worked as of counsel at Godosky & Gentile.

Prior to his election to the Congress, Rep. Jeffries served for six years in the New York State Assembly.

He’s been married to his gorgeous wife, Kennisandra for many years.

Born in 1961, as Kennisandra Arciniegas, she is a social worker who worked at St. Vincent Hospital. According to her social media, she is currently listed as a Wellness and Member Assistance Program at 1199 National Benefit Fund.

Together they are the proud parents of two children, sons Jeremiah and Joshua. Kennisandra Jeffries is active on social media but other than being a supportive wife and busy mom, not much more is known about her.

Elyse Buxbaum Top facts About Scott Stringer’s Wife

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Elyse Buxbaum

Elyse Buxbaum is the lovely wife of Scott Stringer –whom you know as a politician and current New York City Comptroller

Elyse’s husband was born April 29, 1960; the New Yorker attended local public schools in Washington Heights and graduated from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

He is currently grabbing headlines after accusing the Department of Education of throwing millions in travel expenses. According to the NY Daily News, Stringer said the city’s $32 billion public school system must institute tighter controls on travel expenses for Education Department staffers.

Scott was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1992, where he represented Manhattan’s West Side for 13 years. In 2006 he became Manhattan Borough President, and was elected Comptroller in 2013.

He is happily married to wife Elyse –meet her below.

Elyse Buxbaum

#1 They have been married since 2010

He’s been a married man for the past eight-years. He and wife Elyse Buxbaum tied the knot in 2010. Their marriage took place in Connecticut.

#2 They are big LGBT supporters

The couple decided to tie the knot at the City Hall in New Haven; the couple said they had their legal ceremony in Connecticut to protest the fact that same-sex couples cannot legally marry in New York State.

#3 She does her own thing

Elyse Buxbaum is a museum administrator, according to her LinkedIn, she is currently listed as a Deputy Director of Development at the Jewish Museum.

#4 She is a mom

Following their nuptials, the couple has welcomed two children together. The family of four resides in Manhattan. They are the proud parents of two sons, Maxwell and Miles.

#5 She is well educated

Elyse attended Hopkins High School, she then studied a BA, Art History, Psychology, and Women’s Studies –at Brandeis University. She also holds a MA, Arts Administration from Columbia University.

#6 She knows her field

The wife and mother has over two decades of experience in the cultural field, Elyse has worked for numerous institutions including the National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, DC), Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution (New York, NY), and CUNY Creative Arts Team.

Karen Hillenburg Top Facts About Stephen Hillenburg’s Wife

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Karen Hillenburg

Karen Hillenburg is the widow of cartoonist, Stephen Hillenburg –who died earlier this week. He was 57-years-old.

Karen’s husband is best known as the creator of Nickelodeon’s megahit cartoon series “SpongeBob SquarePants.” He died on Monday following a battle with ALS. Hillenburg revealed his ALS diagnosis last March.

Born Stephen McDannell Hillenburg on August 21, 1961 –the Oklahoma native earned a degree in experimental animation at the California Institute of Arts in Valencia and graduated in 1992 with a Master of Fine Arts.

However it was his time at Humboldt State University, where he studied in part marine resources that inspired him to later create the beloved underwater cartoon series “Spongebob SquarePants.”

Hillenburg conceived, wrote, produced and directed the animated series that began in 1999 and went on to spawn hundreds of episodes, movies and a Broadway show. Prior to SpongeBob, he worked as a writer and director on “Rocko’s Modern Life” from 1993 to 1996 at the Nickelodeon network.

Stephen Hillenburg is survived by his wife, Karen Hillenburg, a son, his mother and a brother. Check out Karen’s top facts.

#1 They were married for many years

Karen Hillenburg and husband Stephen were married for 20 years

#2 She is a mom

During her marriage to husband Stephen, the couple welcomed a son, Clay Hillenburg. According to his social media, their son, Clay attended Polytechnic School.

#3 She does her own thing

Karen, a chef, is a California native who trained in culinary school and worked as a chef for many years before opening a cooking school in Los Angeles in 2001.

#4 She’s into arts

In addition, she also devotes her energies to her own work in the ceramics studio, as well as working on behalf of organizations that protect women’s rights. Karen also keeps busy as a teacher at the New School of Cooking. She joined SASSAS in 2014.

#5 She’s into charity

Karen and her late husband were also huge on charity, together they focused on arts and education in Southern California.

Julian Assange’s mother Christine Assange

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Christine Assange

Christine Assange is the mother of infamous journalist Julian Assange, otherwise known as the founder of WikiLeaks.

Christine’s son came to international attention as the founder of the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks. To add to the pile of legal issues her son faces, he most recently denies meeting Paul Manafort –as reported by the Guardian.

It’s been a tough month for her son who –according to a court filing released “in error” suggested that Assange was facing criminal charges in the US.

Christine, as the mother to her first born, is understandably Julian’s biggest supporter and defender. On Twitter she writes “Mother of journalist Julian Assange, detained 7 yrs without charge for exposing corruption”

She is active on social media where she has over 29k followers. She often speaks about her son to media and earlier this year she told the World Socialist Web Site –about the dangerous situation facing her son who, according to recent media reports, confronts imminent eviction from Ecuador’s embassy in London. Assange has taken asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for the past few years.

Christine Assange

Christine Assange commented on the US-led efforts to frame-up her son and extradite him to America on bogus espionage charges, as well as the perfidious role played by the Australian government, the opposition Labor Party and the mainstream media.

Christine Assange was born Christine Ann Hawkins in 1951 in Sydney. She is a visual artist by profession. She became pregnant with Julian while dating John Shipton –an anti-war activist and builder. The two separated before she gave birth to Julian Paul Hawkins on July 3, 1971.

Around the time her son was 1-year-old she tied the knot to actor, Richard Brett Assange –with whom she ran a small theater company. The couple however ended in divorce in 1979.

She then got romantically involved with Leif Hamilton and became pregnant with his child. She gave birth to another son, however that relationship also ended in the early 80’s. Before Julian Assange turned 18, he and his family had relocated more than a dozen times.

Follow Christine Assange on Twitter here.

Mia Love’s Husband Jason Love

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Jason Love

Jason Love is the proud husband of U.S. Representative for the fourth district of Utah –Mia Love.

Jason’s wife was born December 6, 1975 as Mia Bourdeau; the New Yorker graduated from the University of Hartford with a degree in fine arts.

After earning a degree in musical theater from the University of Hartford, she worked briefly as a Continental Airlines flight attendant.

Following her move to Utah and converting to the Mormon faith –she served as Saratoga Springs City Council from 2004 until 2010. She then was elected Mayor, Saratoga Springs in 2010. Rep. Love served two terms on the city council of Saratoga Springs, one of Utah’s fastest growing cities.

She was a keynote speaker at the 2012 Republican National Convention. That was also the year she ran for a seat in the United States Congress; and was endorsed by then-Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Jason Love

Her marriage to Jason Love resulted in three children; two girls and a boy. The couple met after the missionary who baptized Mia –asked Jason is he could ‘perhaps help her move in.’ They tied the knot four months after that.

Jason spent his early years in Idaho and at 10 moved to Ohio, where his father, a software engineer, worked for Bell Labs. His mother died when he was 12 and his father remarried and moved the family to Idaho. Jason worked on farms in the area.

According to his LinkedIn, Jason Love is the executive vice president of Xactware, a software company. He previously worked at Sento for four years –where he served as Account Manager, Operations Director and later as Implementation Director.

He began his career at Xactware in 2006 as a Manager. In 2011 he was named Director. In 2014 he became Assistant Vice President over Training and Employment Development. He is currently listed as the Vice President over Xactware’s Customer Training, Employee Development, and Professional Services –position he’s held since 2016.

Love graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science –Information Technology (Software Development Emphasis); and studied pre-engineering at Utah Valley University.

GM’s Mary Barra’s Husband Anthony E. Barra

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Anthony E. Barra

Anthony E. Barra is the proud husband of General Motors CEO Mary Barra –who recently announced more than 14,000 job cuts for next year.

Anthony’s wife was elected Chairman of the GM Board of Directors on January 4, 2016, and has served as CEO of GM since January 15, 2014.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1985. She also studied her Master of Business Administration at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1990.

Barra began her career with GM in 1980 as a General Motors Institute. Since then she’s held executive engineering and staff positions including; vice president, Global Human Resources; vice president, Global Manufacturing Engineering and plant manager, Detroit Hamtramck Assembly.

Prior to becoming CEO, Barra served as executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing & Supply Chain since 2013.

She’s been happily married to husband, Anthony E. Barra for many years.

Anthony E. Barra

The couple met while attending the General Motors Institute, now Kettering University. The two tied the knot shortly after and since then have welcomed two children together.

Anthony E. Barra who is also known as Tony Barra, is an engineering consultant. He is currently listed as Affiliate Partner at POCO Labs, LLC. Tony is the former president at Filament Consulting and was previously the President /CSO at Internet Home Alliance.

Tony and his wife are active in the charity world and, chaired the Detroit International Wine Auction in 2014. They are also known for raising community arts programs and scholarships worth $2.4 million through College for Creative Studies.

Anthony E. Barra and Mary have been married since 1985. Together they are the proud parents to two teenage children, one boy and a girl, Rachel and Nicholas. Both their kids are in highs school. Last year Mary posted on social media a heartfelt message to her husband on father’s day: “Today we celebrate all the hardworking and supportive dads who play a special role in their families. Tony is an amazing dad to our children. He always has a camera ready to capture the candid moments and has taught our children the importance of integrity and commitment. Happy Father’s Day, Tony!”

Javie Young-White Top Facts About Kehlani’s Baby Daddy

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Javie Young-White

Javie Young-White is a musician and soon-to-be-daddy, as he is the man responsible for singer, Kehlani’s baby bump.

Javie’s gal is currently six months pregnant and the 23-year-old star revealed the identity of her baby’s father just last months during a radio interview.

Born Kehlani Ashley Parrish on April 24, 1995- she also revealed the pregnancy was planned and gave specific details on why their relationship works so well, despite she began dating women before she ever dated man.

Check out below interesting facts about her baby daddy.

#1 They work together

21-year-old Javie Young-White happens to be Kehlani’s guitarist, they both have toured together and Kehlani describes him as his best friend and the only man she trusts.

#2 He is also bisexual

When speaking about why their relationship works so well, Kehlani said: “I was lucky to find a partner who was a bisexual male. And he really understands my queerness and my fluidity, and I really understand his. It’s very awesome to be understood”

#3 His brother is Jaboukie Young-White

Javie’s brother is The Daily Show’s newest correspondent, Jaboukie Young-White. Jaboukie made his debut on the Comedy Central on October.

#4 He can shoot some hoops

During his high school days, Javie was a basketball standout at Marian Catholic High School. According to Max Preps, Javie played as a guard and was ranked in the top 10 high school players in Illinois.

#5 The couple is expecting a baby girl

Kehlani shocked fans last month when she let the bomb drop that she is four months pregnant with a baby girl. At the time she didn’t reveal the identity of her baby daddy.

Check out Javie Young-White on Instagram here.

Evelyn Peralta Top Facts About Jose Peralta’s Wife

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Evelyn Peralta

Evelyn Peralta is the devastated widow of State Senator, Jose Peralta –who sadly passed away earlier this week, aged 47.

Evelyn’s husband became the first Dominican-American ever elected to the state Senate back in 2010. He represented the 13th District in Queens, which covers Corona, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights and Woodside.

Peralta joined the Senate in March 2010 after winning a special election. Representing Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, and Woodside, he was re-elected four times. Before serving in the Senate, Peralta, was a state assemblyman, having first been elected in 2002.

The Senator who graduated in Psychology with a minor in Sociology – was the student body president while at Queen College; a position that allowed him to work on issues pertaining to higher education, issues he continues to fight for on the Higher Education Committee of the Senate.

Peralta was a member of the Independent Democratic Conference, a breakaway group of Democrats who conferenced with Republicans in Albany.

He is survived by wife, Evelyn and two children, meet them below.

#1 Evelyn Peralta called 911

41-year-old Evelyn Peralta told media she called 911 on Wednesday 21, after her husband became disoriented. She said Peralta had developed a fever and days prior had gone to the doctor after he presented flu-like symptoms. The widow also said doctors found nothing wrong on her husband –prompting his sudden death to be quite mystery. Evelyn also added an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death is being conducted.

#2 She is a mom

During their marriage, Jose and Evelyn Peralta welcomed one son, Miles who is currently 13-years-old.

#3 She was also a stepmom

Senator Peralta was also the father to a 21-year-old son named Matthew, from a previous relationship. Matthew’s mom is Laura Carina Guzman.

#4 She was supportive of her husband’s career

Evelyn Peralta was supportive of her husband’s career in politics. Just last September, she appeared in videos telling people why they needed to vote for him.

#5 She spoke kindly of him

In the wake of his death, the mom of one had nothing but kind words to remember her late husband, describing him as a ‘good father’ and a ‘good husband.’

 

Sara Molina Top Facts About Tekashi69’s Baby Mama

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Sara Molina

Sara Molina is the on and off girlfriend of Tekashi 6ix9ine –the Brooklyn rapper known for his single ‘Gummo’

Sara’s rapper boyfriend will definitely not be spending a great holyday season. The 22-year-old was arrested over the weekend for alleged racketeering. According to TMZ, authorities claim he was involved in conspiring to commit armed robberies, drug deals and shootings. They believe 69 personally committed an armed robbery back in April, among other charges that span over the last 5 years.

Tekashi, real name Daniel Hernandez is well recognized for his signature rainbow hair and teeth. The rapper who is of Latino origin most recently collaborated with Nicky Minaj. Hernandez was born May8, 1996; and has been around for some time releasing songs including Exodia,” “Go Crazy,” “Oweee” and “Zeta Zero 0.5” –but it was his 2017 single ‘Gummo’ that put him on the map. Gummo went Platinum and Tekashi who is also known for his face tattoos –recently released “FEFE” with Niki Minaj.

Check out below some interesting facts about his girlfriend, Sara Molina.

#1 She is also from New York

Sara Molina is a Brooklyn resident and is believe the couple shares a home with their child.

#2 She is a mom

Sara Molina isn’t only Tekashi’s girlfriend, their bond is much stronger since they are the parents of a young daughter. Molina gave birth to their daughter, Saraiyah Hernandez in 2013.

#3 The status of their relationship is not clear

The young couple have had a number of issues in the past and is not clear if they are currently still together.

#4 She accused him of cheating

According to reports Molina and the rapper got into a fight after she confronted him about cheating on her. During their argument, Tekashi allegedly hit her in the face, leaving her with a bruised lip.

#5 She enjoys her privacy

Sara Molina unlike her baby daddy –seems to enjoy her privacy and keeps a low profile. Their daughter however is featured on Tekashi’s Instagram.

#6 He hired security for her

Over the summer, Tekashi69 made headlines after it was reported that he was kidnapped and robbed of cash and jewelry, including a necklace worth $750,000. As a result he hired guards from the shadow group to guard the home where Molina and their young daughter live.

Lina Valentina Top Facts About Aaron Carter’s Baby Mama

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Lina Valentina

Lina Valentina is the girlfriend of musician Aaron Carter –best known as the younger brother of Backstreet Boys Nick Carter

Lina’s better half was born to Robert Gene and Jane Elizabeth Carter and raised alongside his brother Nick Carter and sisters Angel, B.J. and Leslie.

Aaron is best known as a pop singer and for his appearance on the 9th season of Dancing with the Stars. The youngest of the Carter bros, has said he was pushed into the entertainment business at a young age, a thing he admits to regretting.

He released five albums in the pop and hip hop genres. His first album included the hit singles “Aaron’s Party (Come And Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”

Meet his girl below.

lina-valentina

#1 They have a new romance

Lina and Aaron have been dating for a short period of time. They reportedly began dating in September.

#2 Her man is known for his many relationships

Prior to Lina, Aaron dated Madison Parker, and had an on and off relationship with Hilary Duff for a few years. He was also romantically linked to Lee Karis. He also revealed last summer that he finds both men and woman attractive.

#3 Lina Valentina is an artist

Lina is also into the arts. According to her website, her favorite art media is acrylics, in addition to painting on canvases, Lina has also painted murals that could be found in NYC, Brooklyn and LA.

#4 She is not from around

Lina is a Russian born beauty who migrated with her parents from Russia to Spain, when she was 14.

#5 She paid tribute to her grandmother

Lina’s gradmother Valentina, passed away in Russia and she was unable to attend the funeral. ‘It was then that Lina vowed to portray her grandmother’s memory by making her name known around the world.’

#6 She began pursuing a career in art after moving to America

Lina’s artistic varies from contemporary art to surrealism, the stunner speaks three languages and has attended SCSU, Paier College of art and FIT. You can check out her work here.

#7 She is popular on social media

The mom to be who has both arms covered in tattoos Lina Valentina is also quite popular on social media with over 40k followers on Instagram.

#8 She is currently pregnant

Aaron and Lina recently announced they are expecting their first child together. Aaron also hinted they will be getting engage soon.