Tuskegee University Launches First HBCU Aviation Program in Alabama to Train Black Pilots
It’s a full-circle moment! Tuskegee University has just announced its newly accredited aviation program, making history as the first and only historically Black college or university (HBCU) in Alabama to offer an aviation program for students, Black Enterprise reports. The program is an extension of the university’s mission to contribute to training the next generation […]
17-Year-Old Ryan Garner Makes History as Youngest Black Private Pilot in North Carolina
He’s truly soaring to new heights! At just 17 years old, Ryan Garner has made history as the youngest Black person in North Carolina to earn a private pilot license, WRAL reports. After completing his lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail, he’s now officially a pilot—a dream he’s had since childhood. Ryan’s initial […]