John Charles Robinson (November 26, 1903 – March 26, 1954) was an American aviator and activist who was hailed as the "Brown Condor" for his service in serving in the Imperial Ethiopian Air Force against Fascist Italy. Robinson pushed for equal opportunities for African-Americans during his early career, and was able to open his own eponymous aviation school in addition to … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: More African-Americans in Aviation
African-Americans in Aviation
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
African-Americans in Aviation and Space
It's Monday, P.O.U. Family and lurkers and this week's open theme is about Africans-Americans in Aviation and Space. Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot ofAfrican American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot license. Coleman was born … [Read more...] about African-Americans in Aviation and Space