[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”HEADER BANNER” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-History-Month-BANNER_WEB.jpg” parallax=”on” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The Pioneering Contributions of Black People to Air Travel” subhead=”Celebrating Black History Month 2024″ admin_label=”HEADER – Black History Month 2024″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ title_font_size=”59px” title_line_height=”1.7em” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.29)” background_enable_image=”off” title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”23px” subhead_font_size_tablet=”20px” subhead_font_size_phone=”16px” subhead_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”%91%93″ button_one_text__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1920px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||90px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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One such area is air travel<\/strong>, where black pioneers have broken barriers, defied expectations, and reshaped the aviation industry, both in the UK and globally, for future generations.<\/p>\n The history of black people in aviation reflects a wider struggle for equality, defined by exclusion, systemic racism, and a fight for recognition. In the early days of flight, opportunities for black people to enter aviation were extremely limited. Flight schools refused to admit black students, and airlines were reluctant to hire black pilots, cabin crew, and engineers. Yet, despite these barriers, black pioneers found ways to rise above them and soar.<\/p>\n In this article, our Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Brit Clayton, takes a look at some of the black pioneers of the sky, explores how air travel was a tool of social justice, and glimpses into the future of diversity in the aviation industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-History-Month-LOGO.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 1) Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – 1) Comprehensive Content” module_id=”comprehensivecontent” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1700px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bessie-Coleman-WEB.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”123px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”544px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The First Black Aviator<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the earliest and most renowned figures in aviation history is\u00a0Bessie Coleman, who, in 1921, became the first African American woman\u2014and the first Native American\u2014to earn a pilot\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After being denied access to flight schools in the United States due to her race and gender, Coleman travelled to France to pursue her dream. She earned her licence there and became a daring stunt pilot, earning the title “Queen Bess.” Coleman used her platform to advocate for the inclusion of Black people in aviation and famously said, “The air is the only place free from prejudice.”<\/p>\n Her ground-breaking achievements have inspired generations of black aviators and remain a powerful symbol of overcoming adversity.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 2) Purchase in Advance ” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – 2) Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1700px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Legacy of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While Bessie Coleman was blazing a trail as an individual, the\u00a0Tuskegee Airmen<\/strong>\u00a0were making history as a collective.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This all-black squadron of fighter pilots served with distinction during World War II. Trained at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, these men defied expectations in combat, flying over 1,500 missions and proving their skills in protecting bombers and attacking enemy targets.<\/p>\n The Tuskegee Airmen\u2019s extraordinary performance not only contributed to the war effort but also had a lasting impact on the military, leading to the eventual desegregation of the U.S. armed forces. Their legacy continues to inspire black aviators around the world.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tuskegee-Airmen-WEB.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”123px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||79px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”382px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 1) Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – 1) Comprehensive Content” module_id=”comprehensivecontent” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1700px” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RAF-Bomber-WEB.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”542px||86px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n British Aviators<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Comprehensive Content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Across the Atlantic, black aviators have also made significant strides in British aviation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jamaican-born Louis Wade Sullivan<\/strong> became the first black man to fly for the Royal Air Force during World War II, contributing to the UK’s defence. His legacy, along with others, has helped pave the way for future generations of black pilots in the UK.<\/p>\n In more recent times, black British pilots like Captain David Olubamiwo<\/strong>, who became one of the first black pilots for British Airways, have continued to break barriers. Their contributions highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the UK\u2019s aviation industry.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 2) Purchase in Advance ” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – 2) Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1700px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aerospace & Space Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Purchase in Advance” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beyond commercial aviation, black people have also made groundbreaking contributions to aerospace and space exploration.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock<\/strong>, a black British scientist and space engineer, has inspired millions through her astronomy work and television programmes, making space science more accessible to all.<\/p>\n Globally, trailblazers such as\u00a0Guion S. Bluford Jr.<\/strong>, the first Black astronaut to travel into space in 1983, and\u00a0Mae Jemison<\/strong>, the first black woman in space, have opened new doors for black professionals in space travel and STEM fields.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mae-Jemison-first-black-woman-in-space.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”123px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||79px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”333px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Trish Hewitt” module_id=”opinion” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(139,164,175,0.2)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/black-history-banner.jpg” parallax=”on” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – Black History Important Title” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TITLE – Blurb and Text” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By Trish Hewitt, Chief People Officer at Gray Dawes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”ROW – Trish Hewitt” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Intro Text ” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0%||0%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “Whilst black history isn\u2019t something that should be confined to October, the month raises awareness and allows us to celebrate a whole host of amazing achievements.”<\/strong><\/p>\n We spoke to our very own Trish Hewitt<\/strong>, Chief People Officer at Gray Dawes, to find out the importance of celebrating black culture and recognising the historical achievements of people of African and Caribbean backgrounds.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”Trish Hewitt” position=”Chief People Officer” image_url=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Trish-Hewitt.png” admin_label=”PERSON – Trish Hewitt” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0%||0%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “When I went to see the film Black Panther, I was in tears in the first few minutes. Not only was I finally getting to see representation in the kind of films I loved, the reference to black history touched me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “When I was a kid my father would tell me about black history, we\u2019d talk about the achievements made but I never heard about any of those things at school, even at a young age that seemed odd. As one of two black children in my primary school it felt like where I came from didn\u2019t matter and definitely wasn\u2019t represented anywhere.<\/em><\/p>\n “In the opening scenes of the film, they talk about black history and specifically reference an area of Nigeria linked to my family and I cried. I\u2019d love for children not to have the experience I had at school, with black history being non-existent, and have an education that embraces ALL history so all children know that everyone\u2019s history matters.”<\/em><\/p>\n “In my role as Chief People Officer at Gray Dawes I\u2019m privileged to be able to set the direction of our People Strategy which includes diversity and inclusion. I\u2019m a firm believer in focusing on ensuring that everyone within organisations feels like they belong, and building an environment and culture which nurtures that view which in turn breeds diversity. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “We\u2019re currently working on a structured diversity, inclusion and belonging agenda, across all our global offices where we can continually nurture places where people feel that they belong. We\u2019ll be doing more things like this, talking about diversity and building this into our initiatives throughout the year. <\/em><\/p>\n “It\u2019s not just about well-timed posts, changing the colour of our logos at poignant times or saying things because we think we should, it\u2019s about how we authentically ensure people feel they belong at Gray Dawes all year round, because that\u2019s the right things to do. I\u2019m super excited for the journey we\u2019re about to embark on, watch this space!”<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”SECTION – Air Travel as a Tool for Social Justice” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#6D6E71″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”HEADER – Air Travel as a Tool for Social Justice” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Air Travel as a Tool for Social Justice” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Air Travel as a Tool” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Air travel itself has played a role in the broader struggle for civil rights and social justice. In the UK, the Windrush generation\u2014Caribbean immigrants who came to Britain after World War II\u2014used air travel as a means to build new lives and communities. These journeys, although not without challenges, shaped the fabric of modern Britain and expanded the presence of black communities across the UK.<\/p>\n In the United States, air travel allowed civil rights leaders to quickly travel across the country to organise protests, marches, and demonstrations, helping to spread the fight for equality.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Looking Ahead” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – Looking Ahead” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1421px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Looking Ahead” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Looking Ahead” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Organisations such as the\u00a0British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Fly2help<\/strong><\/a>, as well as international groups like the\u00a0Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)<\/strong><\/a>, work tirelessly to encourage underrepresented groups, including black youth, to pursue careers in aviation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Today, Black British professionals are making strides in all aspects of aviation\u2014whether in engineering, piloting, or as ground staff. Yet, representation is still disproportionately low. As of recent reports, black pilots make up less than 5% of commercial pilots in the UK, demonstrating the continued need for mentorship and inclusive recruitment practices.<\/p>\n As we reflect during Black History Month, we celebrate the immense contributions black people have made to aviation, from early pioneers like Bessie Coleman to modern trailblazers. Their achievements remind us of the importance of perseverance, representation, and inclusion.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s not only honour these figures but also commit to ensuring the aviation industry, both in the UK and globally, continues to open its doors to all who dream of flying.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Black-Business-Meeting-WEB.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Blog Sign-Off (portfolio & back button)” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” 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