Cleared for Takeoff Her 911 Story

Captain Nia Gilliam’s riveting memoir “Cleared for Takeoff” drops August 4, offering a harrowing firsthand account of her role as co-pilot at Newark Airport on 9/11 — watching the Twin Towers collapse from the runway — alongside a powerful journey of resilience, ambition, and breaking barriers as one of fewer than 200 Black women pilots in the U.S. Inspired by aviation legends like Bessie Coleman, she overcame systemic exclusion, navigated motherhood and postpartum depression, and redefined her purpose after a career-altering pivot. This deeply personal story is part of the Woman & Words initiative, spotlighting underrepresented voices in publishing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb239922cd41abb4