Thursday, March 27, 2025
Celebrating Tuskegee Airmen at the State House
Today, I had the honor and privilege of meeting Dr. Harold May, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, in the Senate Chamber.
Dr. May was a distinguished guest of Senator Cindy Creem, who invited him to be recognized for his historic contributions and courageous service to our nation during World War II.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American fighter pilot unit in the U.S. Army Air Corps, which helped pave the way for desegregation in the military.
At 99 years old, Dr. May continues to serve our country by advocating to establish the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Massachusetts.
This day would honor the bravery and sacrifice of Black pilots, bombardiers, navigators, flight surgeons, nurses, mechanics, instructors, crewmembers, and all support personnel who changed the course of history.
