Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 - Page 68
62. Alexis Herman
Alexis Herman, who made history as the first Black secretary of labor in the United States, has passed away at age 77.
She broke barriers at every stage—from fighting for school desegregation in her hometown, leading the Women’s Bureau under President Carter at just 29, to becoming a trusted voice for workers, women, and our community on the national stage. When President Bill Clinton tapped her to lead the Department of Labor in 1997, she not only earned bipartisan support, but also shattered glass ceilings for future generations.
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