The Daring Aviator Who Soared Above Barriers
Bessie Coleman: The Daring Aviator Who Soared Above Barriers In the early 20th century, a young woman from Atlanta, Texas dared to dream of the skies at a time when racism and sexism created huge obstacles for African Americans and women. 💫 Her name was Bessie Coleman, and she was determined to become a pilot despite being turned away from every aviation school in the United States due to her race and gender. But Bessie wasn't one to take "no" for an answer. With an unbreakable spirit, she learned French and moved to France in 1920 to earn her pilot's license from the prestigious Caudron Brothers' School of Aviation, becoming the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license! 🛩️ When Bessie returned to the U.S. in 1922 as a pioneering aviatrix, she dazzled crowds with her daring stunts and aerial performances, breaking down barriers with each loop and spiral through the skies. Her dream was to one day open an aviation school for Afric...