Bessie Coleman

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:Person
gptkb:aviator
gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:advocacy Civil rights
Promoted diversity in aviation
Racial equality in aviation
promoted aviation for minorities
Civil rights in aviation
gptkbp:advocated_for Women in aviation
Diversity in aviation
aviation opportunities for African Americans
women's rights in aviation
Women pilots
racial equality in aviation
Equal opportunities in aviation
Racial equality in aviation
aviation for African Americans
gptkbp:advocates_for African American pilots
Diversity in aviation
for racial equality in aviation
Racial equality in aviation
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4_Jenny
gptkb:Yes
Air shows
air shows
Inspiration for future pilots
Inspiration for future aviators
air races
significant figure in aviation history
a key figure in aviation history
first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Recognized for her contributions to aviation.
first woman of African American descent to earn a pilot license
performed in airshows
performed at airshows
performed at airshows in the 1920s
Continues to inspire aviators today
continues to inspire pilots today
first woman to fly solo from the U. S. to the Caribbean
Inspiring women in STEM
Legacy in aviation and civil rights.
Recognized in aviation history books
Significant figure in aviation history
influenced the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Foundation
Honored in various aviation events
flew from the U. S. to Canada
Significant figure in early aviation
continues to inspire aviators today
Chicago air show
Airshows in the United States
gptkbp:aircraft_role For African American women
role model for aspiring pilots
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:National_Airmen's_Association_of_America
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Harriet_Quimby
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:Chicago
African American history
Aviation industry
air shows
gptkbp:aviation_achievements first African American woman to fly a plane in the U. S.
gptkbp:aviation_advocacy Promoting aviation for minorities
gptkbp:aviation_career_end 1926
gptkbp:aviation_career_start gptkb:1921
1920s
gptkbp:aviation_influence Encouraged women to pursue aviation careers
gptkbp:aviation_license International pilot license
first African American woman to earn a pilot's license
International pilot's license
gptkbp:aviation_organization gptkb:National_Airmen's_Association_of_America
gptkbp:awarded_to posthumous honors
the title of ' Queen Bess'
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Aviator_Award
honorary degrees
Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Posthumous honors
posthumous honors
honored posthumously by various organizations
Honorary pilot license posthumously
Honorary pilot license
posthumous induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Honorary pilot license from the FAI
gptkbp:biography Bessie Coleman: The Story of the First African American Woman Pilot
" Bessie Coleman: The Story of the First African American Woman Pilot"
Bessie: The Life of Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman: The Story of America's First Black Woman Pilot
Bessie Coleman: The First African American Woman Pilot
gptkbp:birth_date 1892-01-26
January 26, 1892
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Atlanta,_Texas,_United_States
gptkb:Atlanta,_Texas
gptkb:Atlanta,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:born January 26, 1892
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Texas
gptkb:Atlanta,_Texas
gptkbp:born_on January 26, 1892
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Lincoln_Cemetery
gptkb:Lincoln_Cemetery,_Chicago
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_Chicago
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_New_York_City
gptkb:Lincoln_Cemetery,_Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:1921
worked as manicurist
gptkbp:cause_of_death plane crash
Plane crash
gptkbp:challenges Racial discrimination
gptkbp:community_impact Encouraged African Americans to pursue aviation
gptkbp:contributed_to Aviation history
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:artworks
community events
Black History Month celebrations
Representation in media
featured in documentaries and films
symbol of courage and determination
Symbol of courage and determination
aviation exhibitions
inspired songs and art
recognized in aviation history
subject of books and biographies
Representation of African Americans in aviation
Symbol of racial and gender equality in aviation
aviation history discussions
women's history celebrations
Representation of African American women in aviation
Symbol of hope and determination
Symbol of empowerment for African Americans
symbol of progress for women and minorities
gptkbp:cultural_influence featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Day
Honored in various memorials
Honored in various aviation museums
celebrated in Black History Month events
Honored in various documentaries
Honored in various cultural works
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Symbol of courage and determination
Empowerment and equality
symbol of breaking racial barriers in aviation
Representation of breaking barriers
gptkbp:death_date 1926-04-30
April 30, 1926
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Jacksonville,_Florida
gptkbp:destinations gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:died April 30, 1926
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Jacksonville,_Florida
Plane crash
airplane crash
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
gptkbp:died_on April 30, 1926
gptkbp:documentary Featured in films and documentaries
Bessie Coleman: The First Black Woman Pilot
" Bessie Coleman: The First Black Woman Pilot"
Bessie Coleman: The Story of America's First Black Woman Pilot
gptkbp:education gptkb:Langston_University
gptkb:Chicago's_Burnham_School_of_Aeronautics
gptkbp:ethnicity gptkb:African_American
gptkbp:family African American heritage
gptkbp:famous_event Air shows
Aerial shows
Aerial shows in Chicago
gptkbp:famous_flight_location gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:civil_aviation
air shows
Challenging racial stereotypes
Stunt flying
inspiring future generations of pilots
public speaking on aviation
being the first African American woman to hold a pilot license
breaking racial barriers in aviation
stunt flying
breaking racial barriers
her determination to learn to fly despite obstacles
being a pioneer in aviation
daring aerial stunts
flying in air circuses
her contributions to the field of aviation
her efforts to increase diversity in aviation
her impact on future generations of pilots
her legacy in breaking gender and racial barriers
her role as a role model for aspiring aviators
her story being told in various media
her tragic death in a plane crash
performing in air shows
her role in promoting aviation among African Americans
breaking racial and gender barriers in aviation
her aerial performances
her daring stunts
Aviation and breaking racial barriers
Breaking racial barriers in aviation
performing aerial tricks
aviation and breaking racial barriers
Advocating for diversity in aviation
Being a role model for future pilots
Being a symbol of courage and determination
Encouraging women to pursue aviation
Her contributions to aviation history
Her impact on civil rights in aviation
Inspiring the next generation of aviators
Promoting aviation among African Americans
gptkbp:famous_for_flying Barnstorming
gptkbp:famous_quote " The air is the only place free from prejudices."
gptkbp:featured_in Exhibitions
Books about aviation history
Documentaries about aviation history
gptkbp:first_appearance African American woman to hold a pilot license
woman of African descent to hold a pilot's license
African American woman to perform aerial stunts
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1921
gptkb:1922
1926
April 30, 1926
June 15, 1921
gptkbp:flight_style 1920s
Public speaking
Aerial acrobatics
First African American woman to earn a pilot's license
Aerial stunts
Exceptional
Aerobatics
aerial acrobatics
Pioneering female aviator
aerobatics
Stunt flying
acrobatic maneuvers
Barnstorming
Acrobatic maneuvers
Aerial shows
barnstorming
stunt flying
became a media sensation
advocated for women in aviation
Over 2000 hours
Short-lived but impactful
Exceptional flying skills
Over 200 hours
acrobatic flying
set records for altitude and distance
started in 1921
flew in a variety of aircraft
Daring and innovative
First African American woman to fly a plane
Performing in air shows
Solo flights
cut short by her untimely death.
mastered complex maneuvers
performed in air shows across the country
Acrobatic flying
Air shows in the United States
Extensive flying experience
Numerous flying records
Performing aerial tricks
performed in airshows across the United States
pioneered opportunities for women in aviation
Pioneering achievements in aviation
began in 1921
faced racial and gender discrimination
performed in air shows
first African American woman to perform aerial stunts
flew in France
known for her daring stunts
first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in the U. S.
Numerous air shows
Set records for altitude and distance
Exhibition flying
gptkbp:flying_achievements_description Pioneering achievements in aviation history
gptkbp:flying_attire leather flight suit
gptkbp:flying_career_duration 1921 to 1926
gptkbp:flying_career_end 1926
gptkbp:flying_career_start gptkb:1921
gptkbp:flying_challenges Racial discrimination
Overcame racial barriers
Overcoming racial barriers
faced discrimination in aviation
overcoming racial barriers
gptkbp:flying_circus gptkb:Coleman_Flying_Circus
performed in air shows
gptkbp:flying_competitions Participated in air races
gptkbp:flying_dream To fly since childhood
gptkbp:flying_education Promoted aviation education for minorities
Advocated for education in aviation
gptkbp:flying_era 1920s
gptkbp:flying_events air shows
Air shows and exhibitions
Participated in numerous flying events
performed in various airshows
Air shows across the United States
performed in air shows across the U. S.
Air shows across the U. S.
gptkbp:flying_events_participation Participated in the first African American air show.
gptkbp:flying_exhibitions Air shows
Performed in various states
performed in the United States and Europe
Performed in air shows
gptkbp:flying_goals to inspire others to pursue aviation careers
Encourage diversity in aviation
gptkbp:flying_influence Encouraged women to pursue aviation careers
Women in aviation history
gptkbp:flying_inspiration Inspiration for films and books
Inspired books and films about aviation.
inspired the next generation of female pilots
gptkbp:flying_lessons taught by male instructors
gptkbp:flying_pioneers Part of aviation pioneers
gptkbp:flying_recognition Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
Posthumous honors
recognized for her contributions to aviation
recognized as a trailblazer in aviation history
gptkbp:flying_school_location gptkb:France
gptkbp:flying_school_year gptkb:1920
gptkbp:flying_stunts Looping the loop
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Aero_Club
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Bessie_Coleman
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Female
gptkbp:had a passion for flying
gptkbp:had_aimpact_on the civil rights movement
gptkbp:had_role_model gptkb:Amelia_Earhart
gptkbp:has_a Daring spirit
Passion for flying
gptkbp:has_achievements First African American woman to earn a pilot's license
performed aerial tricks
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkbp:has_influence_on Women in aviation
African American pilots
gptkbp:has_legacy gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:has_role Women in STEM
African American women
African American youth
female pilots
young aviators
for aspiring female pilots
For women and minorities
Women of color in aviation
Women and minorities in aviation
gptkbp:has_title gptkb:Bessie
gptkb:Coleman
gptkbp:historical_event First African American woman to fly a plane
gptkbp:historical_significance First African American woman to earn a pilot's license
Pioneering female aviator
Role model for women in aviation
first African American woman to fly a plane
first African American woman to hold a pilot's license
gptkbp:hometown gptkb:Atlanta,_Texas
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Day
Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
aviation scholarships
posthumous awards
Bessie Coleman Day in Chicago
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bessie Coleman
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:Aviation_pioneers
gptkb:women's_rights_movement
Women in aviation
inspiring future generations of pilots
African American women in aviation
women in aviation
inspiring future generations of aviators
inspired future generations of female pilots
African American aviation
gptkbp:influence_on African American women in aviation
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:the_Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Women in aviation
Aviation history
Women aviators
Aviation education programs
Civil rights movements
Aviation education
Future generations of aviators
STEM education for girls
Aviation policy
Cultural representation in media
Aviation training programs
future generations of aviators
Aviation safety regulations
Women in STEM fields
Cultural heritage recognition
the portrayal of women in media
Women’s rights movements
Future generations of female pilots
African American women in aviation
future generations of pilots
Future generations of pilots
future generations of female pilots
Role models for young women
Aviation history narratives
Black aviators
Diversity in aviation initiatives
Public perception of female pilots
Representation of African Americans in aviation
Black women in aviation
the aviation industry policies regarding diversity
the education of women in aviation
the formation of women pilot organizations
the representation of women in STEM fields
Future female pilots
Aviation policies for minorities
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:African_American_aviators
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Harriet_Quimby
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:African_American_civil_rights_movement
gptkb:Aviation_pioneers
gptkb:Aviation_enthusiasts
gptkb:Role_models
gptkb:historical_figures
Community leaders
African American culture
African American history
Family support
Aviation history
Women aviators
Public figures
Mentors
Civic leaders
Civil rights leaders
Cultural historians
Women leaders
Aviation organizations
African American pilots
Community activists
Diversity advocates
Education advocates
Aviation historians
Social justice advocates
Aviation educators
Inspirational figures
Women’s rights advocates
Aviation advocates
Aviation history scholars
Women’s history advocates
gptkbp:influenced_organizations gptkb:Black_pilots_organizations
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Amelia_Earhart
gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Foundation
Women in STEM
Women in aviation
African American women
women in STEM fields
women in aviation
Future generations of pilots
Bessie Coleman Aviators
Black women in STEM
to the Tuskegee Airmen
inspired the film ' Bessie'
to the Black community
inspired the creation of the Bessie Coleman Aviators Club
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:the_Bessie_Coleman_Aviators_Club
gptkb:Tuskegee_Airmen
gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Foundation
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:aviation_enthusiasts
gptkb:Aviation_enthusiasts
Women in aviation
Young women
Women aviators
future generations of aviators
African American pilots
African American women
women in aviation
the Black community
Bessie Coleman Aviators
the creation of scholarships for women in aviation
Future female pilots
the film ' Bessie'
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Harriet_Quimby
gptkb:Amelia_Earhart
other pioneering aviators
gptkbp:is_active_in 1920s aviation industry
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Black_History_Month
gptkb:Aviation_enthusiasts
Books
Aviation history month
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:documentaries
documentaries about aviation history
gptkbp:is_inspired_by gptkb:Bessie_Coleman
gptkb:World_War_I_pilots
gptkbp:is_known_for Aerial stunts
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Day
gptkb:the_National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
Various organizations
aviation organizations
Aviation community
Aviation museums
gptkbp:is_remembered_for Trailblazer in aviation
her achievements in aviation
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:France
gptkb:language
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:Europe
France for flight training
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Queen_Bess
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:civil_aviation
aerobatics
Stunt flying
First African American woman to hold a pilot license
Advocating for African American pilots
Aerial shows
being the first African American woman to hold a pilot license
breaking racial barriers in aviation
her determination and courage
Public speaking on aviation
performing in air shows
her advocacy for African American pilots
her daring stunts
Breaking racial barriers in aviation
Breaking racial barriers
Daring aerial stunts
aviation and breaking racial barriers
advocating for women and African Americans in aviation
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Foundation
gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Aviators_Club
inspiration for future aviators
Inspiration for future generations of pilots
inspiration for future generations of pilots
inspiration for future pilots
Inspiration for future aviators
paved the way for women in aviation
inspiration for future generations of aviators
inspiration for women in aviation
Inspiration for future generations of aviators
paving the way for women in aviation
paved the way for African American aviators
Pioneer for women in aviation
Paving the way for future aviators
Paving the way for African American pilots
Paved the way for future aviators
Paved the way for African American pilots
paving the way for women pilots
gptkbp:legislation Aviation safety regulations
Advocated for equal opportunities in aviation
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:France
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Bessie_Coleman_Day
Bessie Coleman Aviators
Bessie Coleman Day celebrated in various cities
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_achievement First African American woman to earn a pilot's license
First African American woman to hold a pilot license
performing in airshows
first African American woman to hold a pilot license
Performing in airshows
First African American woman to earn a pilot license
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Lincoln_Cemetery
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery,_Chicago
gptkbp:notable_event first African American woman to earn a pilot's license
advocating for racial equality in aviation
founding a school for black aviators
performing in France
gptkbp:notable_figures African American history
gptkbp:notable_for being the first African American woman to hold a pilot license
being a pioneer in aviation
Being the first African American woman to hold a pilot license
First African American woman to earn a pilot license
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_pilots International pilot license
international pilot license
part of the early 20th-century aviation movement
obtained in France
earned in 1921
International Pilot License
Promoted aviation education for minorities
advocated for more women in aviation
Part of the group of aviation pioneers
advocated for education in aviation for minorities
recognized as one of the first African American female pilots
obtained in 1921
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:aviator
flight instructor
gptkbp:parent George Coleman and Susan Coleman
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:Robert_S._Abbott
gptkb:William_Wills
gptkbp:performances Aerial shows
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:Chicago
Air shows
air shows
Aerial shows
in air shows
aerobatic shows
gptkbp:personal_life never married
gptkbp:pioneering aviation for women of color
gptkbp:players To earn a pilot license
gptkbp:popularized_by Aviation for women of color
Aviation for women
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:Documentaries
Film and television
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
honored with a U. S. postage stamp
inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame
inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
received the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame induction
received the Distinguished Flying Cross
gptkbp:raises_funds_for gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:received international pilot license
pilot license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
pilot's license in France
Pilot's license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Women_in_Aviation_International
gptkb:National_Black_Aviation_Association
gptkb:National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:the_National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame
Aviation organizations
the National Women's Hall of Fame
gptkbp:related_aircraft Aviation community
Aviation organizations
Part of the aviation community
part of the early 20th-century aviation community
Pioneered inclusion in aviation
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:safety inspired the creation of the Bessie Coleman Foundation
Impact on diversity in aviation
gptkbp:serves_as flight instructor
Stunt pilot
Manicurist
gptkbp:service international pilot license
African American woman to hold a pilot license
woman to fly at night
first African American woman to hold a pilot license
first woman to fly solo from the U. S. to Canada
first woman to fly solo from the U. S. to the Caribbean
African American woman to fly a plane
African American woman to fly a plane in the U. S.
African American woman to hold a pilot's license
woman to fly solo from the U. S. to Mexico
woman to fly solo from the U. S. to the North Pole
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Robert_S._Abbott
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:None
gptkb:none
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:French_School_of_Aviation
gptkb:Caudron_Brothers_School_of_Aviation
gptkb:Curtiss_School_of_Aviation
French aviation school
French flight school
studied in France due to racial barriers in the U. S.
Aviation School in France
gptkbp:supported gptkb:military_personnel
Women’s rights
gptkbp:training French aviation school
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:culture
gptkb:hiking_trails
gptkb:Public_speaker
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:cultural_icon
symbol of hope
Role model
Influential figure
Feminist icon
role model
advocate for women's rights
source of inspiration
Inspiration for films
Symbol of courage
Advocate for equality
Source of inspiration
Inspiration for music
Inspiration for theater
Inspiration for art
symbol of empowerment
role model for women
Inspiration for books
advocate for diversity in aviation
pioneer for women in aviation
Innovator in aviation
role model for women in aviation
advocate for women in aviation
pioneer for African Americans in aviation
celebrated figure in aviation history
pioneer in aviation
source of inspiration for many
trailblazer for women in aviation
Pioneer for women
Pioneer in aviation
advocate for women pilots
influencer in aviation policy
pioneer in flight training
trailblazer in aviation
Heroine of aviation
Legend in aviation
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in gptkb:civil_aviation
Women in aviation history
in the field of aviation for women of color
gptkbp:was_amember_of gptkb:The_99s
gptkbp:was_educated_at gptkb:Langston_University
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Harriet_Quimby
gptkb:Bessie_Coleman
gptkb:the_Harlem_Renaissance
African American culture
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:Queen_Bess
her determination
her public speaking skills
her flamboyant style
her aerial stunts
Daring aerial maneuvers
gptkbp:was_part_of the early 20th century aviation movement
air circus
gptkbp:was_supported_by her family
gptkbp:works_with gptkb:William_J._Powell
African American pilots
Other aviators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spingarn_Medal
gptkb:Amelia_Earhart
gptkb:Iowa
gptkb:The_Spingarn_Medal
gptkb:Old_Line_State
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4