This Black History Month 2023, Dulles International Airport employees are celebrating by sharing their favorite inspirational quotes by black leaders who have made an impact on their lives. Join us in honoring the influential people of the past who have shaped our history!

Paul Bobson

Vice President, Airline Business Development

Favorite Quote: "Never take no for an answer."

- Bessie Coleman (1st African & Native American woman pilot)

Michelle King

Secretary, Airport Maintenance Department

Favorite Quote: "The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself."

- Maya Angelou (author, poet & civil rights activist)

United Airlines Captain Theresa Claiborne

First Black woman pilot in the United States Air Force

First Black woman B787 Captain in the United States

We've got a special coloring page to help you get in the spirit. Click the image above to download this coloring page as a PDF. Get creative!