Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was an American aviator and the first woman of African American and Native American descent to hold a pilot's license. Born in 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, Coleman faced racial and gender discrimination, but her determination and passion for flying led her to become a pioneer in the field of aviation.
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Born in 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, Coleman faced racial and gender discrimination, but her determination and passion for flying led her to become a pioneer in the field of aviation. Unable to find any flight schools that accepted African Americans, she studied French to travel to France, where she earned her pilot's license in 1921. Coleman returned to the United States and became a prominent figure in the airshow circuit, thrilling audiences with her daredevil stunts and becoming a role model for aspiring female aviators. Tragically, she died in a plane crash during a rehearsal in 1926. Despite her short career, Coleman's legacy lives on as an inspiration to countless individuals and to the progress of aviation and civil rights.