The Black Air Foundation is a newly formed 5013C non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of Rhode Island, that is dedicated to empowering minority youth through education and training.  Black Air is the brainchild of George S. Lima, CEO and President, whose remarkable experiences as a Tuskegee Airmen recently came to the attention of the public in the documentary Black Men Can Fly.  Building on this theme, “Flight” symbolizes a youth’s opportunity to advance socially and economically.  “Air” is more than just the space around us, but the medium, or media, through which we communicate.  

Lima wants it to be known that not just Black men, but “Black kids can fly” too!  As such his commitment, and therefore the initial thrust of the Foundation, is to empower minority youth. As such, the vision for the Foundation includes training opportunities for youth in the fields of aviation, radio, television and filmmaking, etc.  

The mission of Black Air is to create a consortium of organizations and individuals committed to developing education and training activities in Black and minority communities.  The Foundation also has as its mission the improvement of communication between and within Black and minority communities. 

Black Air’s goals and objectives are to:

• -Introduce Black and minority children to aviation
(Lambert Lima Flying Squadron 1st class 2007 with pilot Frank Moreau-North Central Airport, Lincoln, RI)
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• -Introduce Black and minority children to filmmaking, radio and television production

To meet these goals, Black Air has developed the following programming:

 - Lambert/Lima Flying Squadron—introduces youth to aviation as a career choice, and involves rides in a Diamond Star 4-passenger airplane.

 - Filmmaking—expose youth to the methods used to create documentaries.  Some assignments will involve family members. This program has the potential to position Blacks and minorities at the forefront of the film industry developing in Rhode Island.

 - Radio and Television—provides youth orientation to the methods of the industry; family members will also be involved in specific projects.

Black Air appreciates the following organizations for their support and sponsorship:

   

     

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