Hailed as ‘a trailblazer’, Flemister experienced widespread racism and discrimination during her tenure at the federal agency
The first Black woman to have been hired by, 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.
During her time at the Secret Service, Flemister guarded the families of US presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. A fellow agent once referred to her as a “prisoner” while they were on duty, making her feel “embarrassed and humiliated”, according to a detailedThe Post recounted how her supervisor told her she would have to abandon her afro-style haircut if she wanted to be promoted. And even after Flemister followed the supervisor’s advice, she felt disrespected and as though she was put on “exhibition”.Beyond her own experience, she also described witnessing anti-Black racism from her colleagues.
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