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Stephanie Johnson Becomes Delta Airlines’ First Female Captain
It seems as if Stephanie Johnson doesn’t know how to not make history. 20 years ago, she became the first Black female pilot for Northwest Airlines. In 2016, she became the first Black female captain for Delta Airlines.
Muslim Man Claims Delta Airlines Kicked Him Off Flight After Speaking Arabic [VIDEO]
It looks like it doesn’t take a lot to scare airline passengers, as a Muslim man was kicked off of a flight after allegedly speaking Arabic on the phone to his mother and making them “uncomfortable.” Adam Saleh, who is actually a YouTube star with over 2 million subscribers, was on a Delta Airlines flight […]
Delta Passenger Calls Police Because Rapper Mykki Blanco Made Him ‘Uncomfortable’
Mykki Blanco, a queer rapper and performer, detailed his experiences after taking a short flight on Delta Airlines from Toronto to Detroit in which a fellow passenger called the police. According to Blanco’s retelling of the incident, the passenger claimed he wasn’t comfortable with “someone like [Blanco]” boarding the plane. Blanco stated that he slept […]
Passenger who used racial slur, hit baby set for trial
The man accused of slapping a crying baby on a Delta Airlines plane is set to go on trial Thursday. Joe Rickey Hundley is charged with misdemeanor simple assault for allegedly hitting a 19-month-old boy during a flight in February.
Leslie Mac’s Facebook Ban Is The Latest Development In Racially Biased Censorship
Yesterday morning, activist, creator and co-founder of Safety Pin Box Leslie Mac found her Facebook account temporarily suspended after writing the following post: The post appears to be related to the Adam Saleh/Delta Airlines controversy. Mac took to Twitter to express her frustration, explaining to her followers that the post was likely flagged after actor […]
Man who slapped crying toddler on plane sentenced to 8 months in prison
A man who pleaded guilty to slapping a crying toddler on a Delta airline flight has been sentenced. Joe Rickey Hundley will serve 8 months in prison for his actions during the incident.
Man who slapped baby on plane to be sentenced
A man who pleaded guilty slapping a crying toddler on a Delta airline flight is due in federal court today for sentencing. Joe Rickey Hundley, who is white, pleaded guilty in October after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Child who away on plane placed in child protection services
A 9-year-old boy was removed from his family after his father pleaded for help with the boy on national television. Minnesota District Judge Joseph Klein declared the boy a “child in need of protection or services” He also ordered therapy for the boy and his parents while officials determine what kind of help the boy needs.