Il #30aprile 1926 moriva #BessieColeman. Prima afroamericana ad avere il brevetto di pilota. Andò in Francia ad imparare a volare e il 15/6/1921 ottenne la licenza dalla Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Divenne nota come Queen Bell. Morì a 34 anni in un incidente aereo.

#BessieColeman : Découvrez le parcours de la première aviatrice afro-américaine, de sa conquête des airs à sa fin tragique Fille de cueilleurs de coton, elle s’était promis de "donner un peu de couleur au ciel" #FranckFerrand vous raconte son #histoire trib.al/Z5juAcB

#BessieColeman : Découvrez le parcours de la première aviatrice afro-américaine, de sa conquête des airs à sa fin tragique Fille de cueilleurs de coton, elle s’était promis de "donner un peu de couleur au ciel" #FranckFerrand vous raconte son #histoire trib.al/cTrrb5T

#BessieColeman wanted to be a pilot but U.S. flight schools turned her away because she was Black & a woman. But she was able to get training in France, earned her international pilot’s license in 1921, & returned to the U.S in 1922 as an aerial acrobat. kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/articl…

Listening because I have a thing for #AmeliaEarhart, what a lovely bonus to learn about another female aviation pioneer, #BessieColeman from Dorothy Cochrane @airandspace . Best episode yet of #WomenWhoTravel podcast, @LaleArikoglu. cntraveler.com/women-who-trav…

@IDOT_Illinois Absolutely! Bessie Coleman's legacy is inspiring. How do you think her achievements have influenced today's aviation industry? #BessieColeman #AviationHistory #Trailblazers

Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth: #BessieColeman, was a pioneering aviator who defied racial & gender barriers to become the first African American woman with a pilot's license. Her legacy inspires us all. Let's empower each other to reach new heights! #EmpowerWomen #ADASTAFF

Today, let's celebrate Bessie Coleman's remarkable achievements and remember her as a symbol of courage, perseverance, and the boundless possibilities of the human spirit. 🌟 #WomensHistoryMonth #BessieColeman #AviationTrailblazer #Inspiration

BMA honors Bessie Coleman during Women's History Month — the first African American woman to hold a pilot license. Challenging racism and sexism, she soared above barriers and became an icon of aviation. Learn more: bit.ly/2BcZzLt #WomensHistoryMonth #BessieColeman

Our 1st grade members at Kips Bay’s P.S. 138 site did an art project while learning about American aviator, Bessie Coleman in honor of Women’s History Month! ✈️ #kipsbayps138 #womenshistorymonth #bessiecoleman #afterschool

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Featured Female Pilot ✈️ Today we remember the incomparable Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Her determination paved the way for women of color in aviation. airandspace.si.edu/explore/storie… #BessieColeman #WomenInAviation #Womenshistorymonth

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Inspiration & #coffee reading. Mornin' Coffee Peeps! Happy Thirsty #thursdaymorning Powerful Woman. Powerful drink. Get to know Bessie ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕ #WomensHistoryMonth #BessieColeman #BlackExcellence images.app.goo.gl/xW2wVT91vYgRrX…

Bessie Coleman's legacy as the 1ST African American & Native American female pilot reminds us that with determination and courage, we can break through any barrier. Let her story inspire you to chase your dreams fearlessly. #BessieColeman #AviationTrailblazer #WomensHistoryMonth

Did you know that Bessie Coleman made history as the first woman to earn a pilot license with both African American and Native American ancestry? 🛩️ Let's celebrate her legacy today! #BessieColeman #WomensDay #FemalePilots #BessieColeman #WomensHistoryMonth

#DYK #BessieColeman applied to U.S. flight schools, but was rejected by every one of them because she was Black and female? Coleman learned that people in France were less prejudiced, and began taking French classes at night. Read her full story here: ow.ly/SwSv50QOSNs