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“I decided blacks should not have to experience the difficulties I had faced, so I decided to open a flying school and teach other black women to fly.”

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Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman, born on January 26, 1892, and died on April 30, 1926, was the first African American woman to receive an international pilot's license. Nicknamed the 'Black Eagle,' her achievements in aviation not only broke racial and gender barriers but also inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams. more

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