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Naperville man, first Black national airline pilot, recalls career highlight — flying Rosa Parks' body home – Chicago Tribune
Naperville’s Lou Freeman made history in 1980 when he became the first Black pilot to fly a plane for Southwest Airlines. Known as Captain Lou, he also made history in 1992 when he became the first Black chief pilot for any major airline.
Source: chicagotribune.com