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Barbie and king: Bessie Coleman, pioneer pilotja

Politiko 2023-04-12 19:32:17

Barbie and king: Bessie Coleman, pioneer pilotja

What does Bessie Coleman have in common with Tina Turner, Jane Goodall and Madam CJ Walker? As of Wednesday, it's a Barbie doll. Barbie officially announced the launch of her Bessie Coleman doll, as part of her Inspirational Women series, in honor of her birthday. Coleman was the first black and Native American female pilot, and her success inspired other black pilots to earn their wings.

"Keeping Bessie's legacy alive has always been a labor of love for my family and we are proud to recognize her determination and accomplishments for Black women in aviation and continue to share my great aunt's pioneering spirit with fans of all ages. "

Barbie and king: Bessie Coleman, pioneer pilotja

Barbie will also partner with Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars, a non-profit organization founded by Gigi Coleman that educates students and introduces them to careers in aviation, as well as the non-profit organization Girls Write Now. Coleman, born in 1892 to joint stockholders in Texas, first became interested in flying while living in Chicago. Because of her race and gender, US flight schools wouldn't accept Coleman, but that didn't stop her. Coleman went international, learning French and moving to Paris to attend aviation school. In 1921, she became the first black woman to earn a pilot's license and began performing aerobatics back in the states. But her career was cut short. During a practice for a May Day celebration in Jacksonville, Florida, her plane, piloted by her mechanic, spun. Coleman, who was not wearing a seat belt, fell to her death. She was 34.

"We hope that through this doll more people will discover Bessie's story and be inspired."

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