"On March 23, 2007, Barrington Irving, a 23-year old senior majoring in aerospace at Florida Memorial University, climbed into a single-engine plane called 'Inspiration' and embarked on a 26,800-mile, round-the-world flight. When he returned to Miami on June 27th, he was celebrated for setting two world records: he is the first person of African descent and the youngest person ever to fly solo around the globe."
--http://www.experienceaviation.org/ (for more history on the pilot and his achievements.)
although this news is a few weeks old, i wanted to post it now... was this a big news event? i don't recall... w
hich sadly explains the state of our media. having just watched the documentary outfoxed, i'm really depressed about our super distorted (to put it kindly) news media.
hich sadly explains the state of our media. having just watched the documentary outfoxed, i'm really depressed about our super distorted (to put it kindly) news media.the new york times published this article (archived now on harlemworld's blog) on wednesday, july 18th, buried in the metro section... why not the front page and photo of barrington irving, the pilot???
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