Ruth Carol Taylor: the First African American Flight Attendant

The transcript details the life of an American flight attendant born in Boston in 1932. She graduated as a nurse and challenged airline industry discrimination by applying to Transworld Airlines. After rejection, she was hired by Mohawk Airlines in 1957, becoming the first African American flight attendant in 1958. Her career was cut short by a marriage ban, but her actions significantly impacted civil rights. She later became an active voice for civil and women's rights, participating in the 1963 March on Washington. In a 1977 interview, she revealed her goal was to break the color barrier.

Where was the first African American flight attendant born?

• Los Angeles

• Boston

• New York

• Chicago

Which airline first hired the pioneering African American flight attendant?

• Delta Airlines

• Mohawk Airlines

• American Airlines

• Transworld Airlines

What was the reason for the end of her career as a flight attendant?

• Health issues

• Marriage ban

• Company bankruptcy

• Retirement

In which year did she become involved in the March on Washington?

• 1963

• 1958

• 1977

• 1980

What was her primary motivation for becoming a flight attendant?

• To break the color barrier

• To earn a high salary

• To travel the world

• To meet new people