Meharry Medical College and a Bachelor of Science in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science from University Michigan.
In a sentence, Dr. Cross was more than qualified to assist in a medical emergency.
Since then Delta has been the talk of social media and sparked a movement by beautiful Black women showcasing that yes, they too are doctors.
And finally, Delta has heard them and changed a policy too.
As of Dec. 1st that next year, the airline has stopped requiring medical professionals to furnish credentials before assisting passengers.
“When situations like the one described by Dr. Cross arise, we have a responsibility to our employees and our customers to review the circumstances and our policies for opportunities to listen, learn and improve,” said Allison Ausband, senior vice president for In-Flight Service in an official statement.