At the time, Cairo was in the midst of a race riot. However, that did not deter the Flying Black Medics from delivering needed care to the city's impoverished residents. Upon arriving in Cairo, they set up a medical clinic in the basement of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, where they distributed supplies and doctors examined each patient that walked through the church's doors.
During a period of civil unrest in Cairo, the Flying Black Medics continued to offer vital care to the city's most vulnerable populations. Upon their arrival, they set up a makeshift clinic within the Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church basement, where they distributed medical supplies and conducted examinations for anyone who sought treatment at the church.