Who was Bessie Coleman?
Correct answer: First black woman to earn a pilot's license.
Chezikeets
How shameful she had to go to France to learn to fly. Iron determination and bravery were her trademark.
GnarlySpringHer28
Typical. US wouldn't support her. Bravo Bessie!!!
Hoplea
What a good example of never giving up. Bravo!
im1rarebird
FunkyMonkey, racism still exists in the United States and it's seems like the country is reverting to how it was in the 1920's
basigof7
Shame. I never heard of her. Great she didn’t give up. Everyone must know that when you want something you can’t give up. Race creed or religion should not matter. Just do it
Junie1957
she proved that no obstacle can stand in your way with determination. where there's a will, there's always a way!
MR.ADM
how do we not have Interesting history of this kind in school?
Player #2386701
Sad to say she did not live long. She died doing a stunt. But she taught a lot of others to fly before she died.
Player #3416041
Never give up you dreams
TalkativeRaven1541
Awesome history. I love this game because u get to know history that u never knew about!
Bluemoon7
There should be a movie about her so more people know what happened and what she faced at that time. I think she was a very courageous individual…
Annie
im1rarebird, sadly yes.
Tara Ditto
Chezikeets, And, I will never be convinced she had learned to fly.
tessla
MR.ADM, because it's true
MISS LORI
MR.ADM, They don't want people to know this.
Angel
That's amazing. I've never heard of her. She lived her dream.
Badass Mexican 🌮
So much for the land of the "free"
Princess
FIRST AND FOREMOST I WANT TO THANK THE POWERS THAT BE FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE THE RECIPIENT OF SUCH KNOWLEDGE I AM COMPELLED TO PAY IT FORWARD. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! I
Addam
Chezikeets,
with the harsh Jim Crow laws during the early 20th century a lot of black people left America to have the same kind of equality as white ppl in Europe especially after the ww1 when black soldiers were able to have the same equality as a white person back in the US they decided to stay instead of coming back home to face segregation and other Jim Crow laws
Allegra
Mañaco in Minnesota, I’m Afro Cuban too, you are so right!!
VladTheImpaler
im1rarebird, not true
Jubaal
Player #120374466, WHAT?!?! REVERSE racism. I get it. When all else fails… play the “victim”.
CAREERENDER
the death of Bessie Coleman occurred in 1926 before she could open a flying school for the Black community! Strange how a wrench was found in her airplane's motor and she was thrown from the seat of her plane! 🤔🤔🤔
CAREERENDER
Player #120374466, how can you have reverse racism when you control everything? 🤔 Whytes own the corporations, run the government, control immigration, control law enforcement. control who can receive a pilots license and teach at every academic level! Nice try! Perhaps, should ask a Whyte politician why this is!
mush
she was born in my home town, Atlanta, TX
Mom mom Cindy
why is the year not given?
Player #120374466
im1rarebird, Racism is found worldwide, and always has. In the US, reverse racism has been on the rise for sometime.
Michelle
Racism and sexism are the American way, it seems
wesley
im1rarebird, whether it's racism, sexism, religion, politics, or culture, the human creature still seeks ways to discriminate.
mr g
which was harder the flying lessons or the french lessons?
Giggle pig
Player #11503902, I don’t think he does.He was a great President!
Dark Helmet 2
There is an excellent book from Connie Platz telling the awesome story of Bessie! The color blindness angle is not good as it prevents you from seeing that person. I am glad u cud at least be a friend but a true friend will stand up for u. We should learn of each other's differences and further our understanding and help those in need. We can all do our own part to stop racism and have equality across the board with no unfair advantages/privileges. More wealth does not make you better or more deserving. Challenge you!
Gerald
There is even a US stamp commemorating this woman.
JewelsR4ever
Happy to see this question!!
Mona
im1rarebird, so true
Xmas 1970
Chezikeets, determination and courage. Is all you need to get where you want to go in life!
Vicki
Does anyone know the year(s) that this occurred? This game is awesome, but I think sometimes the answers aren't as complete as they could be.
Player #42040033
Would make a great movie! And we need to see more women like this be acknowledged - and when they’re alive!
Mono
A date of the event would be nice.
Player #35435475
Chezikeets, this was the case for a lot of black people at this time. Josephine Baker did, Billie Holiday spent time and Europe and wanted to stay because they were so much more respectful and open there