No aviation schools in America would teach Bessie Coleman how to fly in the 1920s. So, she sailed to France and became the ...

Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman ... foot biplane that was known to fail frequently, sometimes in the air. During her training Coleman witnessed a fellow student die in a ...

Explore the "Black Wings" exhibition, highlighting the achievements of African-American aviators, at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center.

Bessie Coleman – The Daredevil Who Dared to Dream ... Moreover, Coleman was a symbol of hope and resilience, performing in air shows and encouraging African Americans and women to pursue their ...