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#OTD: Ruth Carol Taylor Breaks Aviation’s Color Barrier
Episode 2284
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
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.
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