Who was Bessie Coleman?
Bessie Coleman became the first black woman with a pilot's license. All her attempts to enter a flying school in the United States failed, her entry was denied every time she tried. But Bessie didn't give up: she decided to move to France to finally earn a license and taught herself French to do it. Only seven months later she succeeded and got her license from the well-known Caudron Brother's School of Aviation in France. Coleman earned her living by barnstorming and performing aerial tricks, also being good at parachuting. Bessie's wonderful flying perfomances always amazed her audience.
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George Oliver Prince
Good info, but the picture kind of gave it away
fdeisner
I just saw the film Amelia, for Amelia Earhart, last week. There was a mention of Bessie in the film.
nmcgirt
I've always was interested in history especially about men or women of color since sometimes their stories are neglected to be told.
Sandra
She was one woman to prove that just because you're a woman you don't have to give up on your dreams I am so proud of her
filupdavison
Jon Woolery, thanks. I wondered.
Jon Woolery
Not mentioned is when all this went down. She got her flying license in 1921. Died in a plane crash when she was 34.
Spencer
The reflection in the photo is a dead giveaway.
svlindsey
Actually just rad about Bessie while doing research on the 19 th Amendment and what doors it opened for women v
Teri Frangos
Got it
Yevette Allen
Got it
Helen LoBosco
Jonathan Smith, You must be young. I didn’t have studies in Black History. Learned December 7 and WWII. 🤓
Helen LoBosco
David Reed, Yes, also, I would like to know when she did this.
sandraluvstuck
Yes it did
Marianne Frederick Halterman
Straight and level, Bessie!
Juniperbrenda
Yay Bessie! : )
David Reed
When? No mention when she did this.
dlh
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