Loretta Lynch is a significant figure in Black history as she made history by becoming the first African American woman to serve as the United States Attorney General. Lynch was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2015. As Attorney General, she played a key role in upholding civil rights and combating discrimination, particularly in the areas of voting rights, criminal justice reform, and police-community relations.

Prior to serving as Attorney General, Lynch had a distinguished legal career, including serving as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, where she prosecuted high-profile cases involving civil rights violations, terrorism, and financial fraud. Lynch's tenure as Attorney General was marked by her commitment to justice, fairness, and equality, making her a trailblazer for Black women in the legal profession and beyond.