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2023-06-15 15:42 UTC
Bessie Coleman enrolled in the Caudron Brothers School of Aviation in France, earning her pilot's license on June 15, 1921. She became the first African American woman to receive a pilot's license, breaking barriers in both race and gender. Bessie recognized the need for further training to perform stunts and open her own flight school. She returned to Europe, training in France and Germany, flying alongside experienced pilots.
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@Deglassco@mastodon.social 2023-06-15 15:44
Back in the United States, Bessie made her first public flight in September 1922 on Long Island, New York, followed by exhibitions in Memphis and Chicago. Despite facing obstacles, Coleman's barnstorming shows and speaking engagements drew large integrated crowds, with Black audiences offering support and hospitality. 4/8 #BlackHistory #BlackMastodon #histodons #History #Aviation