"If we can't begin to agree on fundamentals, such as the elimination of the most abusive forms of child labor, then we really are not ready to march forward into the future."
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Alexis Herman, born on July 16, 1947, in Mobile, Alabama, is a distinguished American leader known for her groundbreaking role as the first African American woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. A passionate advocate for economic equity and labor rights, Herman's career spans decades in public service and advocacy, including her work with the National Urban League and the NAACP. Her legacy inspires future generations to champion social justice and equality in the workplace.
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"Really, the potential for, first of all, any college graduate today is enormously good. These are good times for anyone with a college degree today, particularly African Americans. With a college degree today, you really breach the unemployment rate."
Alexis Herman