Illustration by David Perrin. It felt like a homecoming. Thousands of onlookers cheered wildly as daredevil pilot Bessie Coleman arced her Curtiss Jenny biplane into a spiral above a Houston field ...

In celebration of the legendary aviator’s birthday, Powell and Coleman’s family recently launched a trailer for the documentary, Discovering Bessie Coleman and the biography, Queen of the Skies.

To commemorate Coleman’s contributions and enduring influence, the students created a series of artworks that celebrate her life and achievements. Skip to main content Open Main Menu Navigation ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bessie Coleman was an ambitious young woman, inspired by Black pilots in World War I. Her accomplishments inspired generations of women and girls aspiring to become pilots ...

Captain Beth Powell, Author and Entrepreneur Captain Beth Powell's new book about Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies Captain Beth Po. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

The documentary trailer and biography were released on January 26, 2025, commemorating Bessie Coleman's birthday. Powell made history in 2022 by leading an all-Black female flight crew.

Captain Beth Powell, Author and Entrepreneur Captain Beth Powell's new book about Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies Captain Beth Powell's new documentary about Bessie Coleman: Discovering Bessie ...

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman ... It was designed to celebrate "the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States," according to the U.S. Mint.

"It’s a fun way of learning about the achievements of African-Americans," said Celestin. This year, the sophomore team became the Knowledge Bowl champion and won a gift certificate to Fair Oaks ...

Coleman walked away from the project, in breach of her contract, “over her refusal to play to ‘Uncle Tom’ stereotypes,” according to Biography. How Did Bessie Coleman Die?

The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars travel across the country to share her achievements and artifacts. Gigi Coleman-Brooms, Bessie’s great-niece, told visitors the journey of Coleman’s ...