CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman received the first pilot’s license issued to an African American woman and to a Native American woman. As we ...
There is so much power in continuing your family’s legacy! Gigi Coleman is the direct descendant of Bessie Coleman, who was the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license and, in 1922, became the ...
A new play at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte that’s getting ready for takeoff features a Black pioneer of the skies. “Bessie Coleman: Fearless and Free” tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who ...
HEMPSTEAD, Nassau County (WABC) -- A memorial on Long Island honoring famous pilots from the early 20th century prompted scrutiny about whether the area historical society had failed to recognize an ...
In 1921, Bessie Coleman made history as the first Black and Native American female aviator and first Black person to earn an international pilot’s license. Now, over a century later, Barbie is giving ...
On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman received the first pilot’s license issued to an African American woman and to a Native American woman. As we celebrate the centennial of this achievement, join us as ...