About 20 BSC teammates joined National Park Service staff from Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie on the field to present a large American flag during the singing of the National Anthem. The flag displayed was a replica of the 33 Star United States flag that flew over Fort Sumter before the beginning of the Civil War.

“This was a great experience for our family, especially my 11-year-old son,” said Natalie Kruse, BSC’s enterprise food services analyst, who attended the game with her family. “My son has always been proud that I work for Boeing, but being on the field as part of the BSC team and seeing our support of veterans and the military brought it to a new level.”

The game was the minor league baseball team’s second Boeing-sponsored Military Appreciation Night of the season. All veterans and service members and their received free admission to the game.

The next RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night will be Aug. 8.

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Garrett Jackson is a Structural Analysis Engineer for the Loads Core team at Propulsion South Carolina. Jackson has been with Boeing for eight years and is a member of the South Carolina chapter of the Boeing Black Employees Association (BBEA-SC) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Jackson (left) poses with other North Carolina A&T graduates at the NSBE 44th Annual Convention in 2018. (Garrett Jackson photo)

Jackson believes Black History Month is a time to reflect on historical events and the traditions of African Americans.

“It’s important to look toward history to uncover things that were often overlooked or undervalued. That insight into the past often helps on the journey to shape your future,” said Jackson.

Jackson is committed to investing in the community around him, especially students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as he is a graduate of one himself – North Carolina A&T State University. He has volunteered with the HBCU Buddy Program serving as a mentor to college students.

Jackson’s goal is to inspire others as his family inspired him.

“My family always instilled in me the value of Black History Month. I was named after the inventor Garrett Morgan, and I was exposed to many other historical and influential African Americans,” Jackson said. “My family wanted me to feel like I could accomplish whatever it was that I set my mind to.”

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Morgan Jones is a senior project manager for Business Operations at the Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina. Morgan has been with Boeing for six years, and she is co-chair of the South Carolina chapter of the Boeing Black Employees Association (BBEA-SC).

Jones believes Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past and think about what the future could hold.

“Black History Month is a time to take great pride in how far we’ve come as a people and a nation but to also acknowledge that there is still work to do,” she said.

Jones has been an active member of BBEA-SC since 2017 and has held several leadership positions within the organization.

Morgan Jones (pictured second from left) often volunteers with other BBEA-SC members. (Morgan Jones photo)

Jones said that she comes from a family who deeply values celebrating and uplifting cultures, and she is passionate about serving her community. She often volunteers with BSC’s DreamLearners program and joins her teammates for other Boeing-sponsored community events.

“Black History Month is about remembering not just the struggle, but it’s also about celebrating and sharing our joy. Black history is American history,” Jones said.

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Jordan McCorey is a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who has been with the company for more than six years. He is a member of South Carolina’s chapter of the Boeing Black Employees Association.

McCorey says Black History Month has always made him feel empowered.

“It has granted me the chance to connect with my culture and reflect on the legacy of resilience, strength, and triumph over adversity,” he said.

McCorey often volunteers in his community by speaking to local schools about engineering. (McCorey photo)

McCorey attended North Carolina A&T, a historically black college/university (HBCU), where he became an engineer. He is also proud to be a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., with which he supported and served minority communities.

“Black History Month will forever provide a platform for discussions about identity, social justice and the potential for positive change, nurturing a greater sense of belonging with the intent to shape a more inclusive and just future,” he said.

McCorey attended North Carolina A&T, an HBCU, and studied engineering. (McCorey photo)

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The route began at Burke High School and ended at Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street.

Members of the South Carolina Boeing Black Employees Association and other teammates sat atop a float with Boeing’s logo and Business Resource Group logos, and gave out Boeing-themed prizes to the crowd.

Below are photos from the annual event.

Go deeper: In honor of Dr. King’s legacy of community service, and as an extension of Boeing’s commitment to giving back in the communities teammates’ call home, Boeing is offering the Every Hour Counts match to help the impact of volunteering go even further. Jan. 15 through March 31, Boeing will provide a monetary donation of $10 for every hour Boeing teammates volunteer with eligible nonprofit organizations. Learn more here.

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