Coleman’s flying stunts were a sight to see and would draw ... a mechanical issue with the plane caused it to crash throwing Bessie Coleman from the plane to her death. (Courtesy Mitch Hemann ...

Monroeville resident Susan Frazier Delaney is no stranger to dressing like well-known historical figures, particularly strong ...

She became known for her daring stunts and planned to open her own ... After reading about the death of Bessie Coleman, the two were inspired to move to Chicago and apply to attend the Curtiss ...

A little-known pilot named Bessie Coleman (1892–1926 ... She became famous for her daring stunts and traveled the world, refusing to appear anywhere the audience would be segregated.

Bessie Coleman aka “Queen Bess” was the first Black person to earn an international pilot’s license in France on June 15, 1921. Here in America, Bessie became a “barnstormer” and stunt flyer. “Queen ...

Powell says the documentary and book projects allow her to 'join the ranks of those passionately bringing her legacy to a ...

VALERIE, YOU WERE AS THEY ARE SETTING UP THEIR EVENTS. TODAY IS BESSIE COLEMAN DAY. SHE'S THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN TO HOLD A PILOTS LICENSE THE FLY OZ CLUB AT ...

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 ...