Allyson Solomon becomes First Black Woman Promoted to Brigadier General in the Maryland Air National Guard

Oh great here is some news that isn't about how sucky it is to be a Black woman in this country ( Soledad O'Brien, are you reading this?). Allyson Solomon has has become the first Black woman to be promoted to rank of Brigadier General in the Maryland Air National Guard:

According to a poll taken in 2005 based on race and gender, 77% of the members of the National Guard were white, and 15% of the members were Black. Seventy-seven percent of the members were male and 23% were female.

As for her success, Gen. Solomon said: "To me, it's all about attitude. You gotta' show up ready to do something. I don't think most people get up in the morning to fail. I don't see obstacles as hardships, I see them as challenges and opportunities to answer the question of how can I make myself grow," she told The District Chronicles. "You have to have persistence. There are always going to be negative people in your ear that doubt you, but you have to turn the voice to another channel in your head."

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown, who chaired the transition team which ultimately selected Solomon as the new Brigadier General of the National Guard, said she has all the tools to be successful.

"She is extremely bright, a visionary, and a great motivator," Lt. Gov. Brown said. "She has the ability to inspire service members to carry out their missions. She shares the Governor's desire to improve the National Guard." SOURCE

Comments

[Ananda Leeke]

Great News. Thank you for posting. I love the new site. Many blessings to you as you prepare to travel to denver for the DNC. Peace, Ananda

[Attorneymom]

I love good news!!! Congrats to General Allyson Solomon.

[BlackButterfly]

Lovin' it...General Allyson Solomon is another phenomenal BLACK WOMAN getting it done!

[joyce]

Congrats to General Allyson Solomon.

God Bless You and Your family.