Alexis Herman, first Black Labor Secretary, dies at 77

Remembering Alabama native Alexis Herman, the first Black US Secretary of Labor

Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor and a fierce advocate for workplace equality.

Remembering Alexis Herman, the first Black US Secretary of Labor

Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor and a fierce advocate for workplace equality. She died on Friday at the age of 77. Former President Bill…

Alexis Herman, first Black secretary of Labor, dies at 77

Alexis Herman, a Democratic Party insider who grew up under segregation in Alabama and went on to become the first Black secretary of Labor, a position in which she helped settle a crippling strike by United Parcel Service workers, died…

First African-American Labor Secretary Alexis Herman dies at 77

Former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, a trailblazer for African American women in public service, has died at 77. She was a pioneer in the civil service.

Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

The first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, former Secretary Alexis Herman, has died at the age of 77.Former President Bill Clinton nominated Herman to the role, which she held from 1997 to 2001, following a career in social work, civil rights and Democratic politics.“Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Alexis Herman, our friend of nearly fifty years,” former President Clinton said in a statement. “Our hearts and prayers…

Alexis Herman, first Black Labor Secretary, dies at 77

Former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman died on Friday at the age of 77. Herman made history as the first Black person to hold the role after former President Bill Clinton nominated her to the post at the start of his second term in office. “Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Alexis…