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International Black Aviation Day to Honor Black Aviators

Casey Grant, one of the first African American stewardesses of Delta Air Lines, is on a mission to honor the unsung men and women in aviation, despite the obstacles in their path.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, is International Black Aviation Day to honor black aviators, past and present, who dared to dream among the stars and beyond. Airlines, schools, and aviation enthusiasts globally will be honoring African American pioneers and their accomplishments. Grant will be receiving a proclamation from Mayor, Kermit “Bo” Dorough in Albany, GA, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

Illinois is the home to prominent aviators, including Bessie Coleman, Cornelius Coffey, Janet Bragg, John C. Robinson, and Willa Mae Brown.

Grant’s mission for the event is to honor black pioneers in aviation for their courage and perseverance that paved the way for people of color to pursue a career in aviation. It’s vital to Grant to share their stories to expose young people to aviation. Grant is the author of “Stars in the Sky” and “Stars and Beyond.”

“Black flight attendants and aviators have been fighting for our civil rights in the sky, and it has never been documented nor acknowledged. My mission is to spread the word and educate our youth on this special day to honor and celebrate our black pioneers in aviation during Black History Month,” says Grant.

The celebration of International Black Aviation Day will kick off with a virtual program on February 9, 2022, on Grant’s podcast, “The Fly Girl Show.” Guest will include:

To attend the launch of International Black Aviation Day, February 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., join on Zoom Meeting ID: 840 6236 2103. For more information, contact Casey@TheFlyGirl10.com

 

Tammy Gibson is a writer, black history traveler, and author. Find her on social media @SankofaTravelHr and @sankofatravelhe

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