Bessie Coleman

An American Legacy

Queen Bess, a beautiful, "fly", brown skinned woman, became the first American of any so-called race or gender to receive an International Pilot's license from the Federation Aeronautique Intenationale (F.A.I.). More.

Latest News

Bessie Coleman - Eleanor Williams Dreams Take Flight Celebration
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JOYCE PARKER AND ATHINA HOLMES TO FLY AS "TEAM BESSIE" IN JUNE 2011 AIR RACE CLASSIC
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First All African American Female Flight Crew - Captain Rachelle Jones and ASA airlines make history
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BCAL Member Brig. Gen. Stayce D. Harris honored by Tuskegee Airmen
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BCAL in Paris (PDF)
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Great Events!

Annual Empowerment Breakfast (Click Here)

Bessie Coleman Aerospace Leadership Academy

Louisville, KY Bessie Coleman Aerospace Leadership Academy - A Huge Success!
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Memphis, TN Bessie Coleman Aerospace Leadership Academy - A Huge Success!
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Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy

Our purpose is to be a major participant in the promotion of aviation, aerospace, and the legacy of Bessie Coleman so that all interested individuals may realize their full potential.

Our members include African American female pilots, aircraft mechanics, astronauts, air traffic controllers, aviation attorneys, and other aeronautical careers and interests. Members of the Bessie Coleman Foundation volunteer to continue Bessie's legacy.

Celebrating Bessie Coleman in Jacksonville, FL!

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Friday Jan 27; 6pm - Ritz Theatre and Museum
Saturday, Jan 28, 11 am - Bethel Baptist Institutional Church