Alexis Margaret Herman, the first African American woman to serve as secretary of labor, passed away in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of grace and grit in the advancement of women’s empowerment and diversity in the workplace.

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Alexis Margaret Herman, the first African American woman to serve as secretary of labor, passed away in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of grace and grit in the advancement of women’s empowerment and diversity in the workplace.
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