51m •
2012
For early aviators, conquering the forces of gravity was a daunting challenge. But black aviators had an additional challenge - conquering the forces of racism. Meet the men and women who took to the skies throughout the 20th century, proving to a segregated nation that skin color doesn't determine skill level. From biplanes to commercial jets, and from barnstormers to war fighters, meet the path-breaking pilots who opened the skies for all -- and contributed in countless ways to the development of aviation.
2004•
6.9
2005•
8.7
1951•
0
1969•
8.5
2013•
0
2007•
6.0
2014•
7.3
2008•
0
2022•
0
1969•
5.8
2019•
7.3
2016•
0
2024•
0
2014•
6.4
Smithsonian Networks • US
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0