A TikTok video posted by a Black business airline pilot who sought to strike a optimistic and praiseworthy be aware about touchdown his aircraft safely has gone viral and stirred debate on-line over his look.
The video was posted on Feb. 2 by consumer @yung_mula_ with the caption, “Gotta Keep Prayed Up.”
“One other profitable flight, glory be to God,” @yung_mula_ says whereas strolling by way of an airport in his pilot’s uniform. “Coping with this profession, you gotta be cautious, however most of all, you gotta keep prayed up.”
The video was met with 1000’s of reactions and feedback, most of which had been encouraging and supportive.
“Why are there no different pilots that appear to be you!! I like it!!! Be blessed,” one commenter wrote.
“Defend this younger man in any respect prices!!! That is what some don’t need to see. Congrats to you sir!!!” one other particular person wrote.
Nonetheless, because the video started to make waves throughout different social media shops, it began to draw feedback concerning the pilot’s look. Some individuals deemed his locs and the grill he was sporting unprofessional and inappropriate, which sparked a dialogue on-line about racial bias and discrimination.
In a now-deleted tweet, X consumer @Hamburgler1000 posted, “I’m sorry but it surely’s all about professionalism and look in a job/profession right here you’re actually holding the lives of others in your arms. He could also be nice, however I can guarantee his grill, Ebonics, and ‘swagger’ doesn’t instill confidence in his passengers. An no, it’s not as a result of he’s black.”
One other one that affirmed these sentiments stated, “Yea I want my pilots not let ‘god’ be the explanation we land safely and spend much less time ‘praying up’ and extra time coaching, however what do i do know.”
Others challenged these opinions, noting that his look shouldn’t negate his piloting {qualifications} and his proficiency to fly and land an plane safely.
“Who stated dreds and grills impression your capacity to fly a aircraft? Who defines professionalism?” one X consumer requested.
“Please assist me perceive how somebody having ‘braids’ makes them an unsafe pilot??? Like truthfully,” one other particular person commented.
As for @yung_mula_, he has not responded to the criticisms or backlash, however in a current video, he inspired others to observe their desires and quoted Bible scripture Deuteronomy 31:6.
