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To honor, educate, and amplify the legacy of Bessie Coleman — the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license — through storytelling, education, and community engagement.

“No one gave me my freedom. I earned it in the sky.”

As the first African American and Native American woman pilot, her courage, vision, and determination continue to inspire dreamers around the world.

Who Was Bessie Coleman?

Born in 1892 to a family of sharecroppers, Bessie Coleman defied gravity—and society—to become the first Black woman to hold an international pilot’s license. From Texas to France and across the skies of the U.S., she paved the way for generations of women and people of color in aviation. [Read Her Biography]

WHY BESSIE

Her wings didn’t stop with her. Bessie’s legacy lifts today’s pilots, dreamers, and barrier-breakers. ✈️

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BessieColemanLegacy.com is the official digital tribute to Bessie Coleman — the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license. This primary platform preserves her legacy through immersive storytelling, educational resources, and cultural celebration. We honor her historic flight path while inspiring future generations to break barriers, dream boldly, and rise above.

BessieColemanLegacy.com is an independent educational and historical storytelling platform. It is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the descendants, estate, or family of Bessie Coleman.

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