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Bessie Coleman, The First Female African American Pilot

Source: The Kid Should See This

Bessie Coleman defied all odds to become the first female African American pilot. She was as fearless in her personal life as she was in the air. Watch the video to learn more about her life.

This entry was posted in Bold Actions and tagged Culture & Society, Historic Figures on May 1, 2019 by Daniella Navarro.

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