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Were the wright brothers black?

No Black people were afraid of airplanes until 1941. You are incorrect. African Americans have been flying .. Yes the Wright Brothers were Black (African American)....many blacks flew.. Elizabeth Bessie Coleman was the first American of any race, or gender to receive the International Pilot License.


What awards did Bessie Coleman receive?

one is she was in the women's hall of fame!


What were challenges Bessie Coleman had to face?

Bessie Coleman faced with having a poor family because she had to work long hard days for only 4-8 dollars a month! She also missed collage because she ran out of money 2)She was also an African American woman and many places din't accept her for being black. 3)ALSO her dream of opening a flying school for black people din't come true because she died. Nobody really knows why some people say she felt out from her plane but nobody found her plane. I HOPE THIS HELPS :D Sincerely- Karen


What is Bessie Coleman 3 Hardships?

Broke a leg and 3 ribs. Had to walk 4 miles to get from school and to school Many flying schools didn't except het


What made Bessie Coleman an influential person in history?

Bessie Coleman was a pioneering aviator and the first African American woman to obtain a pilot's license, earning it in 1921. Her determination to break racial and gender barriers in aviation inspired many, as she overcame significant obstacles in a predominantly white and male field. Coleman also used her platform to advocate for racial equality and women's rights, making her an important figure in both aviation history and the broader civil rights movement. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of aviators and activists.