The story of Jesses Owens is well known; however few have heard of another African American pioneer from the Ohio State University - Jesse Brown. Jesse Brown came from Mississippi to Columbus to follow his dream to become  a pilot; eventually becoming the first African American Naval Aviator. That, however, is only the start of his story:

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