Introducing the 29-year-old VP Helping to Run World’s Largest Black-Owned Airline | VIDEO
*Armed to improve the aviation industry, Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle is making her presence felt by running Western Air Bahamas, the world’s largest Black-owned airline. The 29-year-old Western Air Vice President of Operations and General Counsel has invaded the “good old boys club” of the airline industry while addressing gender and racial diversity within aviation. Using […]
Are DEI Initiatives Allowing Unqualified Pilots to Fly Airplanes? – The Journal of Steffanie Rivers | WATCH
*Ninety percent of all commercial airline pilots in the United States are white men. So, recent comments from airline executives about the need for more diversity among pilots have led some to believe standards will be lowered in favor of DEI initiatives. In case you think airline companies allow unqualified pilots to fly airplanes just […]
Ludacris Clears the Air About His Pilot’s License After Viral Video (Watch)
*Ludacris revealed some lofty goals during an appearance on “Ellen” that aired Tuesday. The rapper and actor will soon add pilot to his resume, he revealed. Although, he had to set the record straight about rumors that he had already gotten his license and was able to fly planes on his own. That viral clip […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Philip Hart, Disney to Produce Film on First Trans-Continental Flight
*A boy looking for more information on his Great-Uncle James Herman Banning, who was a black pilot, ended in a life spent collecting and disseminating black history to the world. Philip Hart was that boy and since then his journey has resulted in published books, a Smithsonian exhibit and films. Hart, along with Disney Pictures, […]
Meet Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal: 1st Black Female Spy-Plane Pilot (Watch)
*Many little girls had aspirations of soaring the skies and being at one with the stars, but one child we know of actually grew up and did it. Her name is Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal, and she is one of only eight female pilots to ever fly the U-2, an aircraft built to go to extremely […]
