Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Coleman, who earned nicknames such as "Brave Bessie" and "Queen Bessie," spent her life teaching others about aviation, ...

Bessie Coleman is often remembered for a quote about never taking no for an answer. But there is more to the first Black and Native American woman to earn a pilot license, overcoming seemingly ...

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 ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum is shining a light on Bessie Coleman, the first black female pilot in the United States. The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars travel ...

The Barbie was released ahead of Black History Month and in celebration of groundbreaking aviator Bessie Coleman’s birthday. In celebration of pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman’s January 26 birthday ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - February is Black History Month and KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continue to salute the contributions of African Americans in labor with the help of Bossier Parish high school students. Bessie ...

In 1921, Bessie Coleman made history as the first Black and Native American female aviator and first Black person to earn an international pilot’s license. Now, over a century later, Barbie is giving ...

Bessie Coleman, the first black female aviator, was born Jan. 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. After her father left when she was 7 years old, Coleman, as one of 13 children, pitched in to help their ...

Bessie Coleman was the first African American and the first Native American pilot. She is pictured circa 1920. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Bessie Coleman was the first African American and ...