The Black Air Foundation

On multiple occasions it was my distinct pleasure to meet and speak with George S. Lima in Providence, Rhode Island at Brown University. A distinguished veteran of the Tuskegee Airman and committed community advocate

The Black Air Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering minority youth through education. Black Air is the brainchild of George S. Lima (1919-2011), whose remarkable experiences as a “Tuskegee Airman” came to the attention of the public in the documentary “Black Men Can Fly”.

Building on this theme, “Flight” symbolizes a youth’s opportunity to advance socially and economically.  “Air” is more than just the space around us, but the medium, or media, through which we communicate. Lima wanted it to be known that not just Black men, but “Black kids can fly” too! As such, the vision for the Foundation includes  career opportunities for youth in the fields of aviation, radio, television and filmmaking.

For more information visit: http://blackairfoundation.org/

Black Men Can Fly Documentary http://www.blackmencanfly.com

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site http://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm

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SAVE-THE-DATE | Wednesday, February 22

The New York chapter of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC-NY) invites you to a Farewell Event for Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons. The event will take place in New York City on Wednesday, February 22.  

President Simmons announced her plans to step down from the Brown presidency at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year. Fortunately for Brown, she will continue as Professor of Comparative Literature and Africana Studies.

This page will be updated with further event details in the near future. Please stay tuned for more information on how alumni can register to attend.

http://ruthsimmonsfarewell.eventbrite.com/