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Bessie Coleman

Aviator

Aviation

Signal

Region
Chicago
Industry
Aviation
Source file
profiles/chicago_profiles.md:28
Status
published

Economic impact

First African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license (1921). Moved to Chicago to secure sponsor backing for her flight training.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia
  2. National Women's History Museum
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