On June 23, 2013, Ursula Burns became the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she took the helm at Xerox Corporation. Her appointment represented a significant breakthrough in corporate America, challenging longstanding racial and gender barriers. Burns\’ leadership and success paved the way for greater diversity and inclusion in executive positions across various industries.
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