Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, championed racial equality by diversifying government roles.

Former President Jimmy Carter, known for his commitment to civil rights, significantly advanced the careers of Black women in politics by appointing them to key positions. Carter, who passed away at 100, defied segregationist pressures from his youth, supporting the first African-American to graduate from the Naval Academy. As president, he appointed Patricia Roberts Harris as the first Black woman Cabinet secretary, and expanded civil rights to human rights globally. His legacy includes diversifying government roles and advocating for racial equality.

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