Bessie Coleman

Trailblazing Aviator Bessie Coleman Featured On U.S. Quarter

Trailblazing aviator Bessie Coleman—the first Black woman to earn an international pilot’s license—will be featured on the U.S. quarter.
by Brandee Sanders
04.02.22
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Second Grade Aviation Enthusiast Meets Bessie Coleman’s Niece

A second-grader who highlighted the legacy of Bessie Coleman for a school project got the opportunity to meet the late…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Karyn Parsons Educates Children About Black Pioneers

Fresh Prince’s Karyn Parsons founded a non-profit organization that conveys the narratives of prominent people in African American culture through…
by NewsOne Staff
01.07.18