Tuskegee Airmen Essay

The Tuskegee Airmen, also known as the “Red-Tail Angels”, were America’s first group of African American military pilots that fought during World War II. Many of these African Americans had to prove their capabilities to fly and be part of this military position. The U.S. military wouldn’t allow them to fly to fight for their country because of their race. Many were willing to participate, but the military was contrary to the belief of having African Americans serve as military aviators. The Tuskegee Airmen had to undergo discrimination, both in the army and daily lives. African American leaders and activists began to put pressure on the government to prove the founding principles and justice the United States claimed to have. The U.S Armed
It has impacted me personally with the struggles they overcame to achieve equal rights. Also, it helped pave the way for segregation, and allowed civil rights advocates to continue the fight to end racial discrimination and segregation during the 1950s and 1960s. As a Hispanic, I can relate to the struggles they encountered with racial discrimination which still continues today. Additionally, I have to surpass anyone else to manifest my worth, similar to what the Tuskegee Airmen did in World War II. The typical stereotype for Hispanics is that they are labeled to be uneducated because they are not able to speak English fluently. I don’t feed from that stereotype, and was taught by my enemies their language, religion, and in my own way have used the negatives into positives. Just how African Americans didn't give up on becoming the first military pilots for the military, I haven’t given up on my dreams either. I will not let the negativity on how others view me based on my race bring me down and will continue to accomplish my goals. In conclusion, the Tuskegee Airmen were able to prove others of their capabilities and that with time and actions, positive change can occur which has inspired me to continue to