Kamora Freeland never had the desire to touch the sky. The Staten Islander dreamed of exploring the ocean as a marine biologist as a little kid. But as fate — disguised as her mother, Lakema — would have it, the 17-year-old is now cruising the clouds at over 5,500 feet.

2024年3月21日 · Kamora Freeland, 17, was honored at the New York State Capitol Monday after recently becoming the youngest African American female pilot in NYC history. Stephen Yang Lakema (left) says her ...

In February 2024, she became the youngest African American female licensed pilot in New York State. Her achievements have been recognized by various media outlets, including ABC7 New York. Kamora's passion for aviation is matched by her academic excellence.

2025年2月7日 · Nationwide — Kamora Freeland, a 17-year-old African American teen from Staten Island, New York, made history as the youngest African-American female to earn a private pilot’s license last year. Now, she continues to break barriers by starting her sophomore year at Spelman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, skipping freshman year after earning ...

2024年2月27日 · Seventeen-year-old Kamora Freeland made history. She got her private pilot’s license — making her the youngest African American female to get the license in New York state.

2024年2月27日 · At 17 years old, Kamora Freeland, from Staten Island, New York, becomes one of the youngest African American-licensed pilots.

2024年3月21日 · Kamora Freeland never had the desire to touch the sky. The Staten Islander dreamed of exploring the ocean as a marine biologist as a little kid. But as fate — disguised as her mother, Lakema — would have it, the 17-year-old …