Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first woman of Native-American descent, to hold a pilot’s license. Coleman grew up in a cruel world of poverty and discrimination.

Early 20th-century America didn’t offer many career paths to people like Bessie Coleman. It was a time when women were discouraged from working outside domestic spheres, and opportunities for ...

“She showed us that no ceiling is too high to break through, and I'm grateful to share her extraordinary journey with the world.” Coleman earned her license from the Caudron Brothers School of ...

Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921 American Airlines is saluting Bessie Coleman with an All-Black female crew! On Friday, American Airlines celebrated ...

Students at Paxon School for Advanced Studies gathered on Tuesday to pay tribute to Bessie Coleman, a pioneering figure in aviation history. Coleman holds the distinction of being the first ...

Bessie Coleman was the first black woman pilot to fight racism and sexism to earn her license in 1921 inspiring future aviators worldwide. Thanks to Jada Carson, a 12th grader at Airline High ...