Composite image of Bessie Coleman, aviator, photographs and portrait painting.

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   Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)
   -first licensed Black woman pilot.

   Denied access to flight training in the USA, Bessie Coleman learned French and went to France for flight training.

   When astronaut Mae Jemison made history as the first black woman in space, she was carrying a photograph of Bessie Coleman with her.

   -image credits via:
   https://dressparade.org/bessie-coleman/