068 The Life of Bessie Coleman, The First Black Woman to Earn a Pilot's License

When Women Fly

English - June 10, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Previous Episode: 067 Never Underestimate the Potential in Teamwork and Your Strength of Purpose with Linda Lindquist-Bishop (2021)

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In this companion episode, we explore the life of Bessie Coleman – the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license.

Bessie's story is one of grit and determination. Being barred from flight school in the US because of her race and gender, Bessie made her way to France to learn to fly.

During her training, she witnessed a fellow student crash and lose their life, but even this would not deter her.

Listen in to learn about the life of Bessie Coleman, and be sure to check out our recent episode with Carole Hopson who recently published a novel based on Bessie's life.

Resources Mentioned:
A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson: https://www.amazon.com/Pair-Wings-Inspired-Pioneer-Aviatrix/dp/1735511161/

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