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American Airlines has a long history of diversity and inclusion and continually works to celebrate African-American achievements, culture and history.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Building on more than 20 years of supporting Komen nationally, American Airlines has pledged to raise a minimum of $1 million annually for eight years, to fund Susan G. Komen for the Cure's first Promise Grant -- a $7.5 million, five-year study of inflammatory breast cancer at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The remainder will be used to fund health and community programs. The net proceeds from the annual American Airlines Celebrity Golf and Tennis Weekend are the primary source of funding. Additional contributions will be raised via American's Miles for the Cure® program, in which AAdvantage® members earn five miles for each dollar contributed to Komen with a $25 minimum donation. To represent the company's support of Komen, the airline has co-branded some of its aircraft with distinctive pink streamers, which extend the length of the fuselage of the two aircraft, signal a new level of mutual commitment.

United Negro College Fund

For 19 years, American Airlines has served as sponsor and official airline for The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “An Evening of Stars” celebration. The televised special helps promote awareness of the importance of minority higher education and celebrates the achievements of UNCF's academic institutions and their students. The UNCF is the nation's oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization.

NAACP Image Awards

American proudly supports the NAACP Image Awards, now approaching its 41st year. The Image Awards are the nation’s premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice.