The legacy of Black aviation is a point of pride in Gary, where the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen — trailblazing pilots who fought for America abroad and equality at home — are honored through tributes like a statue at the Gary Aquatorium and a bridge at Gary/Chicago International Airport.

President Donald Trump's executive order dismantles DEI programs on a federal level, but efforts continue from Montgomery to Tuskegee.

Controversy erupts over the Air Force's decision to remove Tuskegee Airmen video amid Trump's executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A basic training course that included a video about the famed World War II Black aviators was shut down last week in response to President Trump's DEI ban.

The removal of videos honoring Black and female WWII pilots sparked widespread outrage.The Air Force has since reversed its decision, dismissing the controversy as a "rumor."

The Boston city council honored the Tuskegee Airmen and General Woody Woodhouse on Wednesday for their efforts in World War II. The mostly Black military pilots and airmen were pioneers, breaking racial barriers.

The Air Force pulled the course for review last week following the Trump administration's sweeping order barring diversity programs.

Britt’s office said “resistance style antics” to cast the history of the Tuskegee Airmen as DEI were intended to attack and undermine Trump’s executive order.

Draining the Washington swamp wasn't a four-year job, and a four-year interregnum between Trump administrations allowed the unelected bureaucracy in the District of Columbia to retrench itself. Thus,

The artist Reina (R76) is a one-woman “Art Ambassador” and, someday, just may be given a key to the city. To be in full recognition of her art aplomb, she has already unlocked doors for many artists in our metropolitan area.

Why teach about the Tuskegee Airmen? Because their merit as excellent pilots was obscured by prejudice. That's why we have DEI programs.