It appears that one of the ladies of this very important part of groundbreaking Black history has sent pictures around the Internet so we could be aware of this momentous conclusion to Black History month with their advancement in aviation history. These ladies are taking care of business in the friendly skies and they serve as a powerful image for our young women to see. The various office jobs are no longer the only jobs that women hold. They are everywhere in every facet of the progress of America and the world. Check them out and give them a round of applause:
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- We operated flight 5202 from Atlanta to Nashville and flight 5106 from Nashville back to Atlanta. The crew included Captain Rachelle Jones, First Officer Stephanie Brown Grant, FA’s Robin Rogers and Diana Galloway!
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- On February 12, 2009, Captain Rachelle Jones and First Officer Stephanie Brown Grant made history for being the first all African-American female crew to operate a commercial jet revenue flight Atlantic Southeast Airlines(ASA).
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- Atlantic Southeast Airlines Captain Rachelle Jones completed her upgrade traning in April 2008 and has now become the airlines first African- American female Captain.
Also check out Atlanta’s 11 Alive’s video report with interviews with the ladies here.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:18 am
glad i waznt on it
February 27th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Why does this put a HUGE smile on my face? Maybe because the last time I traveled I thought…boy is this a position that is dominated by white males. To finally see a female pilot and black! Yes!
February 27th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Wish i was on it. Hope this is real. Congrats and keep your heads up high.
One Love Earl.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Hey Quint, we don’t haul trash, so you’d have never been on the flight to begin with!
February 27th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hey SW, love ur comment!!! This is another moment in history, maybe not a “big” as Obama, but definitely history!!
February 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
February 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
PHENOMENAL WOMEN breaking “The Glass Ceiling,”….this is what success looks like!!! I have a daughter in the U.S. Air Force; Continue to soar high ladies. God Bless:)))
February 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Go on my sistas? Makes me even more proud to be a black woman.
Quint – you are the worst of what this country has to offer.
February 27th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Good story. Caught the last bit of interview on CNN. It’s said that some people refuse to give African Americans especially females their props. Some people will never change if it meant their life would be taken. Keep on sistas.
February 27th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Just saw the interview of the flight crew on CNN; it’s valid, they are the first all black female flight crew. Such a wonderful thing to see happening in the month of February, Black History Month. They look young too, so you know they have inspired many young girls to grow up and know that only the sky is the limit to do great things, or should I say outer space? (o;
February 27th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
To Quintishanarere: You need to change your screen name to “I-wish-it-was-me”
February 27th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Great story!!! Glad to know my granddaughter can see she can be or do anything.
To Quint: you probably did not have the money for a ticket anyway.
February 27th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Awesome! God has brought us from a mighty long way!!! Go Girls!!!
February 27th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
What a wonderful thing! I am showing my 6 year old this on the computer now. I love you, cuz.
February 27th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I am so proud of all these young ladies!! And proud that one of them is an awesome friend of mine! Go, Steph!
February 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Proud to be an African American woman in the USA.
Quint: IGNORANT AND UNEDUCATED
February 27th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Awesome!!! To God be the glory! I am SO proud of my sistas. First our president and now these four blessed young ladies. We truly CAN be whatever we set our minds to be! You GO ladies!!!
Quint: Be careful of what’s in your heart. It might be the end of you.
February 27th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Congradulations ladies, especially Captain Jones & FO Brown-Grant. I can only imagine what those “other folks” tried to accomplish to do, in seeing the sistas fail. You know those “other folks” think that all of US black women are good for is being a video ho or sliding down some pole before poppin’ it. Good thing most of us, including those ladies above, don’t give a F**K about what “they” think & keep it moving!!
February 27th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Congratulations to all the phenomenal women involved in this world renowned flight. I’m especially proud of FO Stephanie Brown-Grant. We were in the same graduating at Sumter High School, a few tender years ago. I won’t reveal the year. Anyway, it’s also refreshing to witness this news…since she is from such a small town like Sumter, where many fall by the waist side. Stephanie, to whom much is given much, is required. I’m sure there will be many young sista’s that will be looking up to you from this moment on. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Cassandra Williams
February 27th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I am so proud and happy. I have been sending this to several African-American females to show them how far God has brought us–and will continue to do so.
February 28th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Wow!!! Now that is truly a Black History momment and on the last day of Black History Month. This is awesome. I will send this to all my friends and family.
February 28th, 2009 at 10:32 am
I’m so happy for the whole crew. This is a wonderful thing to see. When u put your mind to it, anything can be accomplish. Congrats cuz and the whole crew.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Quintishanarere: Your “Nabisco” A$$ can’t afford to leave the trailer-trash camp, besides inbred’s must be escorted by Sky Marshals with restraints. Everyone knows you’re mentally deficient, anytime a trip to the outhouse is considered a vacation! Too bad the septic tank man found and rescued your putrid embryonic mishap from the dung reservoir after she jettisoned you during false labor while her skunk A ** was passing gas! Be advised, at your age, you need to leave her alone, incest is illegal!
February 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I am a Flight Attendant for ASA and I am very proud of my co-workers. I know both Flight Attendants personally, Good job to all the ladies. And to Earl this is real.
February 28th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
These four ladies make my life complete. Wonderful too see this happen in this month at this time. God is good all the time, may this be a lesson to all. The sky is the limit! Keep On Pushing!!!!
March 1st, 2009 at 1:15 am
who gives a crap??
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
i am extremely proud right now
March 8th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Long overdue..does anyone remember BESSIE SMITH? She led the way for these exceptional young women. In order for Bessie to take flying lessons,owing to racism and people like Quint and Dave,Bessie travelled to Germany learned to speak German and fulfilled her quest to become a pilot….Fly on young women, you done ALL WOMEN OF AFRICAN ORIGINS PROUD!!!!!
March 12th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I’m a citizen from Suriname,located in South- America and I’m very proud of you all.I’m everyday on internet, searching for information at googles website ,when I found this information.Be a rollmodel for other sisters, so they can overcome their fear.
March 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
We at the BTR airport wish yall all the success in the world, hopeful you all will visit our airport….. Airport Director Baton Rouge La. airport…..
March 25th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Congratulations to you all. I am so proud of you and your accomplishment. You make us all proud to be Black. From one proud Black Man to a well deserving group of intelligent, beautiful and accomplished Black Women;
I Love you. Continue your wonderful journey through this life inspiring young Black women and men. This is truly an affirmation that this is “Our Day”. The Bottom Rail has come to the TOP!! Peace