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Celebrating Black Aviators Oakland Aviation Museum
February 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Oakland Aviation Museum proudly honors Black History Month with a presentation on the history of African-American aviators.
This lively, one-hour talk will feature video and stories about famous black aviation pioneers including Bessie Coleman, Eugene Bullard, the Tuskegee Airmen, Ensign Jesse Brown, General Benjamin O. Davis, Commander Donnie Cochran, Major Christina Hopper, astronaut Mae Jemison, and many others.
Oakland has a rich history of aviation and has been home to a number of these black pilots and heroes, including Bessie Coleman and Tuskegee Airman Clyde H. Grimes. Join us and hear their inspirational stories.
Admission: Adults $18; Seniors (55+) $15; Military/Teen $13; Children 5-12 $10; Children Under 5 – Free
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Image credit/image: Steven Dos Remedios/Oakland Aviation Museum
