Lisa Cook’s path to Fed governor prepared her for a fight in the spotlight

At Spelman College, alumna Lisa Cook exemplifies resilience and excellence as she battles Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from the Federal Reserve Board, claiming wrongful dismissal without cause. A trailblazer as the first Black woman on the Board, Cook has a distinguished academic background and has studied the impact of racial discrimination on the economy, aiming to continue her efforts for economic justice.

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