# Bessie Coleman

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

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Aviator
- Industry: Aviation
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/bessie-coleman
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Coleman)
2. [National Women's History Museum](https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/bessie-coleman)