Bessie Coleman: Flying the Blues

The Bessie Coleman Flying the Blues Blog takes a look at the life of pioneering aviatrix Bessie Coleman. She was admired for her death defying skills as an airshow barnstormer. Because of her race, Bessie had to go to France to receive flight training where she earn an international pilots license. Coleman died in 1926 in a plane crash in Jacksonville, FL on April 30th. Coleman's dream of opening a school inspired her followers to form the schools that trained the Tuskegee Airmen.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Historical Resolution Honoring Bessie Coleman Set for August 27, 2013

Great News!

The resolution to honor Bessie Coleman has been approved by the Jacksonville, Florida city council and signed by the mayor. Please keep August 27th (Tuesday) 5:30 pm open on your calendar if you plan to attend this historical occasion at the council meeting -

located: Jacksonville City Hall 117 West Duval St., Suite 425. Jacksonville, FL 32202
adjacent to Hemming Plaza downtown.

Also, send me a message if you would like a reserve seat to politainment1@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for your contribution and support for this incredible pioneer in aviation.