Black History Month Spotlights
Black History Month Spotlights
Highlighting key African American figures who shaped our profession.
Clark Burrus
As Chicago’s City Comptroller, Clark Burrus safeguarded the financial integrity of one of the nation’s largest cities while helping shape modern municipal finance. His leadership bridged public service and capital markets, reinforcing transparency and long-term fiscal responsibility.
Barbara Jordan
A towering figure in American public life, Barbara Jordan dedicated her career to upholding ethical governance, constitutional integrity, and public accountability. As a lawyer, legislator, and educator, she broke racial and gender barriers while using her voice to demand honesty, transparency, and responsibility in government—particularly in matters tied to public trust and financial stewardship.
Andrew F. Brimmer
A pioneering economist and public servant, Andrew F. Brimmer helped shape U.S. monetary policy and financial regulation during a critical period in the nation’s history. Appointed as the first African American Governor of the Federal Reserve System, Brimmer brought rigorous economic analysis and a deep concern for how national policy affects everyday Americans into one of the world’s most influential economic institutions.
Robert C. Weaver
A visionary in public service, Robert C. Weaver reshaped federal housing and urban development and broke barriers at the highest levels of government. Appointed in 1966 as the first Secretary of the newly created U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the first Black U.S. Cabinet member, Weaver had already spent decades shaping housing and urban policy.