May 26, 2021 · Robinson became the first African American woman to graduate from the United States Navy Aviation Officers Candidate School (AOCS). She was commissioned Ensign, which is the 16th rank in the United States Navy and equivalent to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the other armed services.

Brenda E. Robinson (born in 1956) is the first African American female pilot in US Navy history. She has been inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame. The 59th woman to enter the Navy's training program, she became the 42nd to earn her wings, and the first black woman to earn Wings of Gold. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Brenda Robinson made history in the air as the first Black female pilot in the Navy. She says it all started when she visited an air traffic control tower when she was 16.

Brenda Robinson is an entertainment attorney and producer with extensive experience in the film, television and music industries. She has been an advisor to many entertainment and production companies, including Amazon Studios, IMDb, HiddenLight Productions and Wavelength.

Feb 13, 2020 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCNC) — She was the Navy's first African American female pilot. Now in retirement after 45 years of flying, Brenda Robinson is teaching young adults of all backgrounds all things aviation in Charlotte.

Feb 8, 2023 · On June 6, 1980, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Brenda E. Robinson earned her Wings of Gold at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas. This made her the first black woman to become a U.S. naval aviator.

Jan 10, 2013 · Behind Brenda Robinson’s name in history will be recorded a number of “firsts.” Perhaps most impressive is the fact that she was the first black female pilot in the Navy. She grew up in North Wales, Pa., a half hour outside Philadelphia.