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2023-06-15 15:44 UTC
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.
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@Deglassco@mastodon.social 2023-06-15 15:46
Tragically, on April 30, 1926, during a practice flight in Florida, Bessie Coleman's plane went into a nosedive and crashed, resulting in her and her pilot’s death. The cause: a stuck leftover wrench. The Black community deeply mourned her loss, but her legacy endured. 5/8 #BlackHistory #BlackMastodon #histodons #History #Aviation