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    Alexis Herman

    American politician, former Secretary of Labor

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  1. Alexis Margaret Herman (born July 16, 1947) formerly served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton; she was the first African-American to hold the position. Prior to serving as Secretary, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement .

  2. Apr 23, 2003 · Learn about the life and career of Alexis Herman, the first African American secretary of labor and a close friend of Bill Clinton. Read her interview transcript and find out how she fought for minority and women's rights in the workplace.

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  4. May 1, 1997 · Learn about the life and career of Alexis M. Herman, the first African American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Labor. She led the department to focus on preparing, securing and improving the workforce in the 21st century.

  5. Sep 16, 2013 · Learn about Alexis Herman, the first African American woman to serve as Secretary of Labor and a political and civic leader. She worked with Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Al Gore, and fought for women's and minority employment rights.

  6. Jul 7, 2023 · Alexis Herman is the first and only African American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Labor under Pres. Bill Clinton. She oversaw reforms to the nation’s job training system, expanded the workforce, and advocated for women and minorities in employment and politics.

  7. Alexis Herman served in the Clinton administration as secretary of labor and assistant to the President and director of the White House Public Liaison Office. She also worked in the Carter administration and as a consultant and activist for women's employment and civil rights.

  8. Sep 1, 1997 · Among those top government officials is Alexis M. Herman, 49, the nation’s 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor, appointed by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate in April with an 85 to 3 vote. She succeeds Robert B. Reich who resigned last year for personal reasons.

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