This is a black-and-white headshot of aviator Bessie Coleman. Coleman is wearing a leather hat with a strap across its brim. She's looking to the right of the picture as she smiles. Her hair is peeking out from under her hat, and the viewer can see the collar of her coat which covers a white top.

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1. Sharon Gibson Morgan (sharongibson3@newsie.social)'s status on Saturday, 07-Jan-2023 06:49:42 JST Sharon Gibson Morgan

   Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, TX. She is the 1st African Am/Native Am aviator to receive a pilot's license. https://tinyl.io/7dok

   She attended flight school in France & thrilled fans in the States while standing up to segregation.

   Coleman inspired generations of African American aviators, incl. Tuskegee Airmen.

   In 1992, Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison carried Coleman’s picture with her on her first mission in the Space Shuttle Endeavor.

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