EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1 MIN
#OTD: Ruth Carol Taylor Breaks Aviation’s Color Barrier
from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane
On this day in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor made history as the first African-American flight attendant in the United States. Hired by Mohawk Airlines after challenging discrimination in the industry, Taylor’s achievement marked a major milestone in civil rights and aviation history. Though her tenure lasted only six months due to airline policies at the time, her impact paved the way for greater inclusion in commercial aviation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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