Alexis Herman, the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, has died at the age of 77. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Herman broke significant racial and gender barriers during her tenure in President Bill Clinton’s administration from 1997 to 2001. She was known for her leadership in labor policy and her involvement in major political campaigns, including those of Al Gore, John Kerry, and Barack Obama. Herman’s legacy is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and her impact on American labor and civil rights. Her passing marks the loss of a true trailblazer and hometown hero.
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