Who Was Bessie Coleman? Black History Month Facts for Kids

In this video, we're going to learn about the life and accomplishments of Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was a black American aviatrix and aviation pioneer.We're going to learn about Coleman's life and her important contributions to aviation. We'll learn about her pioneering work in the aviation industry and her many accomplishments as an aviatrix. This video is perfect for kids who want to learn more about black history in America!

Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas, on January 26, 1892, she was the 10th of 13 children.

Her parents, Susan and George Coleman.

Bessie Coleman enrolled in the Cauldron Brothers’ School of Aviation in Le Crotoy, France.

Bessie Coleman earned her international pilot’s license on June 15, 1921.

She returned to the United States in 1922 as an aerial acrobat. She became known as “Queen Bess” and “Brave Bessie,”

Her specialties were parachuting and stunt flying.

On April 30, 1926, in Jacksonville Florida, Bessie Coleman died in a plane accident caused by a loose wrench that lodged itself into the engine’s controls.

She was only 34 years old.

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