The first Black woman to have been hired by the US Secret Service, Zandra Flemister, has died at the age of 71, leaving behind as her legacy a rich political career, her fight with Alzheimer’s, and a lawsuit that details the widespread racism and discrimination she suffered during her tenure at the federal agency known for protecting presidents.
Flemister, who died Tuesday, was “a trailblazer” and “inspired a future generation of agents”, the Secret Service’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, said in a statement about her death.
