Alexis Herman, pioneering civil servant and the first African American U.S. Secretary of Labor, died on April 25 at age 77, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for workers' rights, civil rights, women’s rights and diversity in both government and corporate America. Throughout her groundbreaking career under Presidents Carter and Clinton, and in her work with the Democratic Party and major nonprofits, Herman championed economic empowerment, equal opportunity and leadership development for underserved communities.
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