A career in the skies: More women going into aviation By Kirsten Kanja When Ruth Karauri, a Kenyan pilot, skilfully landed a plane at Heathrow Airport, London amid a storm, the news spread quickly. Netizens were in awe of her brilliance and how she diligently accomplished the task, heaping praises on the professional aviator. But what was more intriguing about…
All-Black Female Flight Crew Honors Bessie Coleman In 1921, Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. By Sydney Page It’s been more than a century since Bessie Coleman made history, becoming the first Black woman in the world to earn a pilot’s license. Recently, an all-Black female flight crew made history in her honor. On Aug. 8,…