On Thursday, February 12, 2009 as the first all African American female crew took off on Flights 5202 and 5106 owned by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Yes, it took until 2009 for that to happen. It happened, though, and continued our overall struggle for unlimited freedom, access and opportunity.
Captain Rachelle Jones and First Officer Stephanie Grant, we salute you for showing us the way!
[Source: Soul Review Board Elder Paradise Gray]