Lincoln Ragsdale Senior, a Tuskegee Airman, civil rights leader, and successful businessman, transformed Phoenix from a segregated city into a more inclusive one. Despite facing discrimination and violence, he became a pilot to prove Black Americans capabilities. After the war, he opened businesses like a funeral home serving everyone, regardless of race. Ragsdale mentored family members, pushing them towards success in law, education, and politics. He integrated neighborhoods, endured vandalism, and led voting reforms. His efforts opened doors for Black families across the city. Today, theres a push to name Phoenix Sky Harbor Airports new terminal after him, as he once couldnt buy lunch there.
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