This week's theme will focus on African-American historical firsts. Mathias De Souza, an indentured servant, was the only black person to serve in the colonial Maryland legislature. He is considered the first African -American to sit on any legislative body in what would become the United States. Mathias de Souza was one of nine indentured servants working for … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts
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Saturday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
This week's open theme highlighted the accomplishments of African-American in Aviation and Space. Ruth Carol Taylor (born December 27, 1931) was the first African-American airline stewardess (flight attendant) in the United States. Born in Boston, into a family of black, white, and Cherokee heritage, Taylor attended Elmira College and graduated as a registered nurse from … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
Friday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
It's Friday P.O.U. Family and I will continue with this week's theme, African-Americans in Aviation and Space. Willa Brown, (22 January 1906-18 July 1992), was an American aviatrix and educator. Willa Brown Chappell was a 1927 graduate of the Indiana State University with a degree in education. As a young high school teacher in Gary, Indiana, and later as a social worker … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
Thursday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space
This week, I have been highlighting some African-Americans who have made accomplishments in Aviation or Space. Frederick Drew Gregory (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) is a former NASA astronaut and former NASA Deputy Administrator. He also served briefly as NASA Acting Administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of Sean O'Keefe and the swearing in of Michael … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-Americans in Aviation and Space