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March is Women’s History Month

March 15, 2022

Jacqueline Cochran (d. 1980) During her aviation career, from the 1930s through the 1960s, Jacqueline Cochran (d. 1980) set more speed and altitude records than any contemporary pilot, male or female, and was the first woman to break the sound barrier. During World War II, she was instrumental in formation of the Women’s Air Force […]

We Celebrate MLK’s Birthday

January 17, 2022

In tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., HFI is posting information about his important work, as well as about celebrations in the city. The Lost 1967 Speech Celebrations at the August Wilson Center

HFI publishes its 2020-2021 Annual Report

January 7, 2022

HFI Annual Report 2020-2021