Civil Rights in the Sky: The woman who paved the way for Black flight attendants

The struggle for equal opportunity in the airline industry was turbulent-but one Black woman’s challenge opened the doors for change. Learn how Pat Banks Edmiston broke barriers in the sky and paved the way for those who came after her.
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[@AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp]

Thank you for sharing. This kind of information is so necessary for young people to know. And yet the Republican party and Ron Desantis consider this evil and woke. And God bless America but America needs to fully awaken.

[@chaseclark8867]

The GOP was more supportive of civil rights legislation than democrats were

[@beulahokonkwo]

Back in the 70s' my oldest sister was interviewed for an airline hostess job. She was about 19 at that time. The interviewer came to our home. Never knew what happened with that. My family is Afro Descendant.

[@carolfrank9645]

Had no idea, thanks for suggesting and sharing

[@Japanese_moped_guy]

Absolutely mind blowing the airline industry is full of crazy ass people

[@lyndajones8330]

Remember:CJ Bostic Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is mourning the loss of a company and industry pioneer. CJ Bostic, the airline's first Black flight attendant, died this week. Bostic was one of the company's original flight attendants and over her 49-year career had become a bit of a celebrity among crew members .Jan 12, 2022

[@Semper_Iratus]

P.S. the need for current day racism is so great the filmmakers had to resort to black & white images to find some.

[@mattterranova2654]

What does that even mean "the need for current day racism is so great"?

[@phoenix2112]

​@@mattterranova2654 ignore the troll. For some reason, discussing historical wrongs against an entire race of people for hundreds of years is triggering for them. Oh well! 😊 Thank you ladies for your bravery and show of such dignity and grace!

[@emilerose1424]

@@phoenix2112 So true and well said. I don't know if @Semper_Iratus fits into this category or not because the comment was unclear, but many people are so psychologically fragile that they can't stand to HEAR about racism; imagine what they would do if they actually had to experience it daily.

[@beulahokonkwo]

​@@emilerose1424STOP !!! With the fragility! Their'er not fragile, just racist period.