Alexis Herman, a pioneering figure and the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, has died at the age of 77. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Herman was celebrated for her significant contributions to labor rights and equality during her tenure. MGM Resorts and various organizations, including the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), have expressed their deep sorrow over her passing, honoring her legacy as a true hometown hero and an icon of civil rights.