Children's book immortalizes inspiring story of World War II's Tuskegee Airmen
Book honors last living member of Nebraska's Tuskegee Airmen
Book honors last living member of Nebraska's Tuskegee Airmen
Book honors last living member of Nebraska's Tuskegee Airmen
A children's book is highlighting the inspiring accomplishments of America's first African-American group of fighter pilots, known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The group was formed during World War II by the Army Air Corps and consisted entirely of African-Americans.
The book, called "When I Grow Up I Want to Be, Like the Brave Men of Tuskegee," follows the story of a young boy who is fascinated by the Tuskegee Airmen. Author LaVon Stennis Williams says the characters in the book were inspired by her grandson, as well as Army Sgt. Kyle LeFlore, who was robbed and murdered in January 2018. Stennis says she wanted to honor the sergeant, who was a positive role model in the community of Omaha, Nebraska.
She also wanted to honor Nebraska's only living member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Robert Holts. The 93-year-old veteran joined the Army when he was 18, and now, his story will forever be remembered for generations to come.
Watch the video above to learn more about the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen.