Career News The First African American In Space, Guion Bluford, Remains Hopeful For More Black AstronautsSeptember 4, 2023September 5, 2023 by September 4, 2023September 5, 20236409 Guion "Guy" Bluford became the first Black American to reach space on Aug 30, 1983, but forty years later, only 16 Black Americans have entered... Read more
Aviation Career Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Money Boeing Announces Nearly $1M Scholarship Program To Train Pilots From Underrepresented CommunitiesStacy JacksonJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Stacy JacksonJuly 28, 2023July 28, 20234317 Boeing's nearly $1 million commitment will help Black pilots enter the profession.... Read more
Technology Kofi Asante, Leading Black Aerospace Executive, Helps To Reduce Barriers For Humanitarian AidAtiya JordanApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Atiya JordanApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022918 Kofi Asante, vice president of strategy & business development at Elroy Air, is helping reduce the barriers to helping humanitarian communities.... Read more
Technology Black Engineers Ready for Takeoff With Aerospace ConferenceSamara LynnAugust 18, 2016September 28, 2017 by Samara LynnAugust 18, 2016September 28, 20172328 The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will hold its biennial Aerospace Systems Conference this month. The event’s goal is to recognize the significant contributions African Americans have... Read more