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Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month

Discovering Bessie Coleman – Documentary

26 min · Beth Powell · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

“Discovering Bessie Coleman” celebrates the impact of Coleman’s legacy as the first African American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. The film shares personal stories from Coleman’s family, aviation professionals, and celebrities like author and actress Karyn Parsons, recounting how they first learned about Coleman’s groundbreaking achievements.

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