Post #1675133
2023-06-15 15:46 UTC
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.
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@Deglassco@mastodon.social 2023-06-15 15:49
Throughout the 1930s, organizations like the Challenger Air Pilots Association held annual memorial events, and individuals like William Powell continued her cause by establishing the Bessie Coleman Aero Flying Club and promoting aviation as a pathway to integration. Over the years, numerous clubs, organizations, and scholarships have honored Bessie's legacy and worked towards equality in aviation and aerospace. 6/8 #BlackHistory #BlackMastodon #histodons #History #Aviation