It’s been over 100 years since Bessie Coleman took her first public flight in the U.S., and now she is finally getting the recognition she deserves. This month, American Airlines celebrated the 100th ...

On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black female pilot in American history. For the next five years, she traveled the country performing death-defying stunts at 3,000 feet in the air.

When she decided she wanted to learn to fly, Bessie Coleman traveled abroad to become the first African American female pilot.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Noa Lewis poses with the great niece of her idol Bessie Coleman at the Air Force Foundation's Living History event. (Credit: ...

In life and in death, Bessie Coleman hasn’t always received the same recognition as some of her peers. That’s beginning to change: Schools, airport streets, and a Chicago library all bear her name ...

In early May of 1926, thousands of people stood outside a train station on Chicago’s South Side and waited as a casket was solemnly unloaded. A military regiment stood by to escort the dearly departed ...

Last week, the United States Mint unveiled the five women who will appear on quarters in 2023 as part of the four-year series celebrating women’s contributions to American history. Next year’s diverse ...

Trailblazing pilot Bessie Coleman transformed the aviation industry; charting a legendary path in the sky that empowered and inspired generations of Black aviators to fly. The life and legacy of the ...

Bessie Coleman’s legacy is still alive–so much that Barbie is releasing a Bessie Coleman Inspiring Women doll. This comes ahead of the late aviatrix's birthday, which is Jan. 26, and Black History ...

Washington, DC, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the United States Mint (Mint) began shipping the first coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. The Mint facilities at ...

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot certificate in 1921, achieving this in France due to racial and gender discrimination in the U.S. She became a renowned barnstormer, ...