Robert C. Weaver was a trailblazing figure in Black history as the first African American to serve as a U.S. Cabinet Secretary. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, making him the first African American to hold a Cabinet position in the United States government.

Prior to his historic appointment, Weaver had a distinguished career in academia and public service. He was an economist and served as an advisor to Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. Weaver also played a key role in shaping the early civil rights movement, advocating for fair housing policies and urban development that would benefit marginalized communities.

Throughout his tenure as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Weaver worked to expand affordable housing opportunities and combat discrimination in housing practices. His legacy as a pioneer in government and a champion for civil rights continues to inspire generations of Black leaders and advocates for social justice.