Next in the series showcasing amazing women in aviation is Bessie Coleman.
She was the first African American and Native American to hold a pilot’s licence.
No American flying school would accept her due to the colour of her skin and her gender, so she decided to head to France where they would teach her to fly. She quickly became interested in aerobatics. Soon she started performing in Europe and America. However, she would only perform in places where there was no segregation.
When she returned home in Texas for a performance, the managers told her there would be a separate entrance for black and white people. After many meetings negotiating, it was agreed that there would be one common entrance for everyone. She quickly became famous for her flying tricks and standing up for her beliefs.
