Despite experiencing racism, my husband prioritized caring for the ill woman, tapping into a level of humanity the white staff seemed unable to access. He set aside his hurt and anger to focus on the most pressing concern — the sick woman in desperate need of help. The staff’s racism did more than just undermine his professional abilities and personal worth; it exacerbated the situation for the sick traveller. As her condition worsened and the possibility of an emergency landing was considered, the white flight crew still refused the assistance of a black doctor. They were unaware of what I knew for certain — my husband’s calming and gentle demeanor, coupled with his training, made him ideally suited to handle the emergency.