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Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)
-first licensed Black woman pilot.
Denied access to flight training in the USA, Bessie Coleman learned French and went to France for flight training.
When astronaut Mae Jemison made history as the first black woman in space, she was carrying a photograph of Bessie Coleman with her.
-image credits via:
https://dressparade.org/bessie-coleman/
@tuban_muzuru This act "When astronaut Mae Jemison made history as the first black woman in space, she was carrying a photograph of Bessie Coleman with her." is so powerful, it created goosebumps! @blackmastodon
@tuban_muzuru @blackmastodon Thanks for posting this. I'd never heard of her. Did some Googling. What a remarkable person!
@tuban_muzuru @blackmastodon She was awesome.
️ @tuban_muzuru @KBaileyBooks @blackmastodon The conference center at FAA HQ is named for Bessie Coleman.
@fuzzface @KBaileyBooks @blackmastodon
Interesting - I do a daily for #blackhistorymonth . This done blowed up bigger than anything I've said here - ever.
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Sssh. Quiet.
Don't let the Trumpists hear that.