Bessie Coleman Tank Tops

An artistic depiction of Bessie Coleman featuring her quote, "I refused to take no for an answer." She was the first female African American and Native American pilot who soared across the skies earning the nickname "Brave Bessie."

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Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience.

Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license and the first black woman to stage a public flight in the United States. She specialized in stunt flying and parachuting and remains a pioneer for women in aviation.

Artistic depiction of American aviator, Bessie Coleman. The first female African American and Native American pilot earned the name, "Brave Bessie."

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

In this historical figures series, Bessie Coleman is brave. She was the first female African American and Native American pilot who soared across the skies earning the nickname "Brave Bessie."

You can't hold me down, Bessie Coleman

You can't hold me down, Bessie Coleman

Sky's the limit, Bessie Coleman

Sky's the limit, Bessie Coleman

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Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license and the first black woman to stage a public flight in the United States. She specialized in stunt flying and parachuting and remains a pioneer for women in aviation.

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Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license and the first black woman to stage a public flight in the United States. She specialized in stunt flying and parachuting and remains a pioneer for women in aviation.

The first African-American woman and first Native-American to hold a pilot license.

Bessie Coleman, the first woman of black and native american descent to become a civil aviator

Tribute to early Black Aviator Bessie Coleman.

Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license and the first black woman to stage a public flight in the United States. She specialized in stunt flying and parachuting and remains a pioneer for women in aviation.