Who is Bessie Coleman? Story of the first Black female pilot in history [Video]

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. 

Coleman, who earned nicknames such as “Brave Bessie” and “Queen Bessie,” spent her life teaching others about aviation, performing in flight shows and encouraging others, especially African Americans and women, to pursue their dreams. 

Coleman’s life was tragically cut short in a flying accident on April 30, 1926, but her legacy continues to live on today. 

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Read on about Coleman and how she worked her way to earning her pilot’s license.  

1. What is Bessie Coleman known for?
2. What did Bessie Coleman do in her early life?
3. How did Bessie Coleman change the world?
4. How did Bessie Coleman die?

1. What is Bessie Coleman known for?

Coleman was the first woman of African American and Native American descent to earn her pilot’s license, according to the U.S. National Women’s History Museum. 

She became interested …