The month of February is over and those within the United States have officially stopped celebrating Black History Month. Even though Black History Month is over for many people, the truth of the matter is that people of color are always making historical strides. Let’s face it – we are living in a world that refuses to honor and celebrate those who break the glass ceiling.
Because March is designated as Women’s History Month, it’s important to celebrate Stephanie Johnson, Delta Airlines First Black Female Captain.
According to an article in theGrio, Johnson has always had a love for flying. She says, “As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with airplanes and would think, ‘What a great thing it would be to know how to fly.’”
While attending Kent State University, Johnson was a flight instructor and Director of the Cleveland Aviation Career Education Academy. After college, she taught high school students about aviation through the Detroit Aviation Career Education Academy.
Just in case you didn’t know this – Johnson broke the glass ceiling in 1987 by becoming the first Black female pilot at Northwest Airlines.
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