Meet Four African Americans Making a Difference in Aviation

These inspirational leaders are carrying a legacy and passing it on to the next generation.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 10:21 AM ET

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At 10:23 a.m. EDT Sept. 12, 1992, Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour for the STS-47 mission. After returning from space, she formed the Jemison Group to develop and market advanced technologies. [Courtesy: NASA]

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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a month-long series celebrating Black History Month through aviation: Feb. 1: African American Pioneers in Flight and Space | Feb. 4: Legacy Flying Academy | Feb. 10: Why Aren’t There More Black Pilots in the Air Force? | Feb. 11: Jesse L. Brown | Feb. 15: Meet Four African Americans Making a Difference in Aviation | Feb. 18: From “Hidden Figures” to “Artemis” | Feb. 22: CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright | Feb. 25: Cal Poly Humboldt

Just as they have since aviation began, African Americans continue to make a difference in the industry. Many provide inspiration and become role models as they influence the future of the community that we all love so much.