Press & Media
Nia Gilliam in the Spotlight
As a pioneering airline transport pilot and advocate for diversity in aviation, Nia Gilliam’s story has been featured across major media outlets, academic publications, and industry spotlights. From primetime interviews to print magazine covers, Nia continues to elevate the conversation around representation, resilience, and leadership in the flight deck and beyond.
Explore highlights of Nia’s media appearances and the honors she’s received throughout her remarkable career.
National Aeronautic Association Announces Distinguished People of Aviation
7/29/2025
2025 Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Story
6/20/2024
“Mother and Son Fly High”
Susan G. Komen Real Pink Podcast Episode
2/12/2024
“Reaching New Heights as Black Breast Cancer Survivors”
Black Enterprise Article
7/13/2023
“Sisters of the Skies Commit to Diversifying Aviators”- by Mary Spiller.
Essence Article: The Disruptors
3/24/2023
“The Disruptors: Captain Nia Gilliam is blazing a trail for Black Women Pilots” article by Victoria Uwumarogie.
12/19/2022
“Sisters of the Skies’ Mission to Increase Black Women Pilots”- By Kalin Thomas
Feature in CBS News
3/31/2022
“Pilot Nia Gilliam aims to Inspire the Next Generation Female Pilots of Color” By Suzanne Le Mignot.
Flying Magazine Article
3/15/2022
“Founders of Sisters of the Skies Share a Colorful Vision of Aviation”
News Story in Good Morning America
9/30/2020
“How One Group is Inspiring More Black Women to Take Flight”.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
9/30/2020
“Kelly Surprises Aspiring Pilot with $50K Scholarship” – Featuring Nia’s work with Sisters of the Skies.
Bloomberg Article
10/15/2019
“Where Are All the Black Women in the Flight Deck?”- By Jennifer Zabasajja.
PBS American Masters: The Women’s List
9/25/2015
Featured alongside trailblazers redefining American culture.
Ebony Article Feature
4/1/2006
“Flying High with Female Pilots” By Shirley Henderson.
