Bessie was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas
She had 6 siblings -Elois Coleman Patterson Georgia Coleman,Nilus Coleman, Isaiah Coleman,Walter Coleman,John ColemanHer Parents were Susan Coleman and George Coleman
A Coleman's friend suggest her to go to france were racism was not such a thing but she didn't accept. Then she stayed in the US learning to fly
She gave flying exhibitions like the ones Harrriet Quimby made before her.
She became symbol for millions of women of color and they fought for their rights after this.
Bessie Coleman died on April 30, 1926, in FloridaBecause of an airplane's mallfunction.