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Tuskegee Airmen

  • The Tuskegee Airmen fought overseas combat missions during World War II. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
    Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and Their Legacy
    Radio Intern
    Some of the first African-Americans to fight for the US Army Air Corps in World War II are meeting in Orlando.The 46th National Tuskegee Airmen Convention honors the groundbreaking achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen, who confronted racial discrimination through their military service. Events include a ceremony remembering deceased members, a reunion of original airmen, and youth outreach.
  • The Tuskegee Airmen fought overseas combat missions during World War II. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
    Two Tuskegee Airmen to Visit Daytona Beach to Talk Race and Flying
    Renata Sago
    Two of the first black pilots to fly combat missions overseas for the U.S. will speak at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach tonight. 90.7’s Renata Sago reports, they’ll share their challenges fighting Nazis and racism.