Bessie Coleman

Biography

Bessie Coleman was an American aviator and the first African American woman to hold a pilot license. She was a daredevil stunt pilot who became a sensation in the 1920s.

Key Achievements

1
First African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
2
Became a celebrated stunt pilot and a symbol of courage and determination.
3
Inspired a generation of African Americans to pursue careers in aviation.

Birth Date

January 26, 1892

Death Date

April 30, 1926