Bessie Coleman
The First Female African American Pilot
Bessie Coleman, a beautiful “fly” brown-skinned woman earned her pilot’s license in 1921 in France, two years before her more famous contemporary, Amelia Earhart. Denied admission to American aviation schools because of her race and gender, she learned French and went to France. On June 15, 1921 she received her pilot’s license from the highly respected Federation Aeronautique International, becoming the first American to earn this international pilot’s license in France.
Bessie Coleman was a bold dreamer and fearless risk-taker who refused to let societal barriers hold her back. From a young age, she was captivated by the thrill of adventure and the boundless possibilities of flight. Despite facing both racial and gender discrimination, she pursued her passion relentlessly.
New Book: Queen of the Skies
Inspiring Story of Bessie Coleman
Before our beloved aviators, like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman to receive her pilot’s license. Queen of the Skies is an intimate portrait of Bessie Coleman, told in collaboration with the family from their perspective. From her humble upbringing picking cotton in Waxahachie, Texas at the turn of the century, Bessie never gave up on her aviation dreams, despite all the odds against her.
Advancing Aviation By Archiving Your Aviation Story
365 Days of Aviation Book
Taste Of Aviation is elated to offer our upcoming book and eBook – “365 Days of Aviation” to those who are like us – THOSE WHO LOVE AVIATION! We invite you to add your love of aviation to this full-color, one-of-a-kind compilation of daily invigorating narratives.
Bessie Coleman One Woman Show
Gigi Coleman, great niece of Bessie Coleman, is passionate in her endeavors to inform the world about Bessie’s achievements in the field of aviation.
