Sharon Gibson MorganBessie 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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