"The challenge in the 21st century is to stop the pendulum swings and the gyrations that erase our economic progress."

Alexis Herman (1947)
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About Alexis Herman

Alexis Herman is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1997 to 2001, becoming the first African American to hold this position. Herman was known for advocating workers' rights and promoting workplace diversity and has been a champion of gender equality in the workforce. Prior to her cabinet appointment, she had a successful career in public service, working in various roles within the U.S. government.

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