Marlon Dewitt Green

The Life & Times of Aviation Pioneer Marlon Dewitt Green

 

As incredible as it may seem today, until the mid-1960s major U.S. airlines refused to hire African-American pilots. It took Marlon DeWitt Green to challenge -and ultimately change- the entrenched system of segregation in the airline industry.

Green, a successful and accomplished Air Force pilot, supported by his wife and family, the efforts of his tireless Denver attorney, and a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, finally opened the cockpits to pilots of color. But the victory did not come without immense personal pain.

Turbulence Before Takeoff is the story of Green’s long and courageous struggle, set within the larger context of the battle for civil rights and equality that nearly tore America apart in the 20th century. It is an inspirational story of perseverance that won’t soon be forgotten.

 

 

Visit: http://cablepublishing.com to order a copy of Marlon’s book.  Currently, it can be purchased at a discount price:  $17.47 rather than $24.95 for hard copy or $12.57 rather than $17.95 for soft cover.  One can also view an excerpt of the book .  

Marlon is the older brother of Jim and Allen Green.