I love flying, ever since I was a little kid. First plane ride at 5, first flight lesson at 13. It speaks to my heart like nothing else. There were probably countless blacks who felt the same as me when they were young. Those who grew up feeling compelled to the sky. And yet their dreams could not become reality, because they lived in a society where skin pigments outweighed dreams. I cannot imagine their pain.
Bessie Coleman could fly. But it was in her battle for acceptance as the first African-American female pilot where she truly soared. Watch this uplifting clip from Black Wings:bit.ly/1AfZgsw
This story is a testament of what happens when you dare to be your best. God will allow you to walk through His doors when other people close their doors on you. This story, and others like it, speaks to us. There's no reason for us to complain and wait and procrastinate. We can do whatever we set our minds on in the Name of Jesus! Bessie did it in a time when it seemed impossible. If we're living in a time that is better than those days, then what is stopping us from achieving greatness, too?
It's amazing how Europe offered more opportunities for American Black's than their own country. How sad! So sad! Very disturbing! Where's the movie about Ms Coleman? Long before Ms Earheart. She taught herself French and raised the funds to get to France without being sponsored by no White individual.
And why are we just now talking about the “Honorable Ms Bessie Coleman 😳🧐🤔 our children need to be learning about this Now! in school and from us Parents!🧐🤔
I think the issues you bring up are all real issues. But they aren't African American issue, or White issue, or Hispanic issue, or Asian issue. They are AMERICAN issues and should be view as such. I'm all for identifying your ethicity because it is apart of who we are. But in a country that is made up of all different colors we shouldn't put any race over another we all seek the same opportunities. And for those who don't think so should find and island a plant ya behind there. Thank You
Apesar de já haver muitas comandantes, ainda hoje as mulheres têm de provar todos os dias que são capazes e até creio que de tanto terem de se esforçar nesse meio masculino, acabam se tornando grandes e seguros pilotos, pois matam um leão a cada dia para conseguirem se sentar na esquerda de uma aeronave... Imagino o esforço dessa guerreira em sua época, pois além de ser mulher ainda era afrodescendente!
I am African American Airline Pilot 42 years. This story is a myth. Do your research and use common sense? Question: #1 what year did the wright brothers first discover flight? #2 when were the first airplanes built in the usa? #3 when was pilot certificates first introduced in the U.S? #4 when did france first ever have aeroplanes? Let alone pilot license? Not air balloons? #5 what was the luxurious timeline she first accomplished all of this from 1921----1926? During slavery in the American South? #6 The real question should be who murdered her? Because people don't just fall out of airplanes that they are flying? #1 law of the land is Self preservation? #7 With increased confidence in its new plane, Pan American finally inaugurated the world'sfirst transatlantic passenger service on June 28, 1939, between New York and Marseilles, France, and on July 8 between New York and Southampton. Passengers paid $375 for a one-way trip across the ocean. "People put on your thinking cap"
@iwasborntobefly wow... im saying they are OUR brothers and sisters. theres a large number that are choosing to be called black instead of african american, and i support this. you need to chill :/
@bequietandlistentome It's unfortunate to hear you or your little troupe of support in here lack the ability to analyze a situation or think. Sad, sad little people.
@longlivecrow @20alphabet @gazaking765 @Blahblobify You lot are being very rude, bigoted and immature and need to grow up. If you don't like this video just leave.
I started my first discovery flight lesson April 2023 . Thanks for sharing this story about Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first person period to get an international pilot license. Not just the first woman or Black person.
Rckstr1992 not Amelia Earhart FACTS
Thanks for the knowledge...
William Powell was the first black American to fly a plane. He opened a school too.
First black woman
Period
I love flying, ever since I was a little kid. First plane ride at 5, first flight lesson at 13. It speaks to my heart like nothing else.
There were probably countless blacks who felt the same as me when they were young. Those who grew up feeling compelled to the sky. And yet their dreams could not become reality, because they lived in a society where skin pigments outweighed dreams.
I cannot imagine their pain.
When I was a kid I rode in a helicopter once.
I wish they would make a biopic on her life. Not a documentary but a biopic.
That's what I call chasing a dream and catching it.
She was determined, smart and beautiful.❤
God bless her. A truly inspiring woman.
Excellent tribute to the remarkable Bessie Coleman.
Incredible woman!!
A true trailblazer. Thank you for sharing.
Bessie Coleman could fly. But it was in her battle for acceptance as the first African-American female pilot where she truly soared. Watch this uplifting clip from Black Wings:bit.ly/1AfZgsw
And Native.
A very gorgeous woman.
Wonderful story. Amazing history. I am going to be interviewing some Tuskegee airmen in may.
Thank you for sharing this video!
Beautiful Story🎯❤❤❤🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
This story is a testament of what happens when you dare to be your best. God will allow you to walk through His doors when other people close their doors on you. This story, and others like it, speaks to us. There's no reason for us to complain and wait and procrastinate. We can do whatever we set our minds on in the Name of Jesus! Bessie did it in a time when it seemed impossible. If we're living in a time that is better than those days, then what is stopping us from achieving greatness, too?
What an Amazing person Love it
Great Pilot!
It's amazing how Europe offered more opportunities for American Black's than their own country. How sad! So sad! Very disturbing! Where's the movie about Ms Coleman? Long before Ms Earheart. She taught herself French and raised the funds to get to France without being sponsored by no White individual.
2 years before Earhart got her license
Thank you for saying that! There always mentioning amelia earhart and not Ms Bessie Coleman 🧐🤔
She was still around Miles Brothers Barbershop 31st And Giles.
WE NEED CAPTIONS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE!!!
I just got a quarter in change with her name on it and had no idea who she was.. now im so glad I looked her up!
And why are we just now talking about the “Honorable Ms Bessie Coleman 😳🧐🤔 our children need to be learning about this Now! in school and from us Parents!🧐🤔
Inspiring and very cool, but why isn't her Native heritage spoken about? She is the first African and Native female pilot.
I learned this at school
wow this is cool!
Sorry, but the title could be a bit more creative. "Black Wings"? Really?
wow this so cool
I think the issues you bring up are all real issues. But they aren't African American issue, or White issue, or Hispanic issue, or Asian issue. They are AMERICAN issues and should be view as such. I'm all for identifying your ethicity because it is apart of who we are. But in a country that is made up of all different colors we shouldn't put any race over another we all seek the same opportunities. And for those who don't think so should find and island a plant ya behind there. Thank You
And first Native American pilot. Your welcome.
Apesar de já haver muitas comandantes, ainda hoje as mulheres têm de provar todos os dias que são capazes e até creio que de tanto terem de se esforçar nesse meio masculino, acabam se tornando grandes e seguros pilotos, pois matam um leão a cada dia para conseguirem se sentar na esquerda de uma aeronave... Imagino o esforço dessa guerreira em sua época, pois além de ser mulher ainda era afrodescendente!
Meanwhile Black lives matter sincerely is more important then fact's
I am African American Airline Pilot 42 years. This story is a myth.
Do your research and use common sense?
Question:
#1 what year did the wright brothers first discover flight?
#2 when were the first airplanes built in the usa?
#3 when was pilot certificates first introduced in the U.S?
#4 when did france first ever have aeroplanes?
Let alone pilot license?
Not air balloons?
#5 what was the luxurious timeline she first accomplished all of this from 1921----1926? During slavery in the American South?
#6 The real question should be who murdered her? Because people don't just fall out of airplanes that they are flying?
#1 law of the land is Self preservation?
#7 With increased confidence in its new plane, Pan American finally inaugurated the world'sfirst transatlantic passenger service on June 28, 1939, between New York and Marseilles, France, and on July 8 between New York and Southampton. Passengers paid $375 for a one-way trip across the ocean.
"People put on your thinking cap"
The onyl reason im here was because it said "Black Wings - The First Female African American"
Why are they messing up the speech 🎤 on this video it’s going really fast this is horrible i can’t even enjoy the video 🧐🤔😣🤦🏾♀️
The she died I was born😭❤
She's very cute.
cool
My family used to own her family
And my father said your mother was a lousy lay.
@gangsterfromheaven I mean, those just aren't true. At all. You're literally making things up on the spot.
@iwasborntobefly wow... im saying they are OUR brothers and sisters. theres a large number that are choosing to be called black instead of african american, and i support this. you need to chill :/
Famous for being black , or famous for flying a plane?🤔
@NeverAWord2 Again, these just aren't true. Making up stats on the spot to support your own insecurities and bigotry is pathetic
@bequietandlistentome It's unfortunate to hear you or your little troupe of support in here lack the ability to analyze a situation or think. Sad, sad little people.
@gangsterfromheaven you're*. I'm sure you're clearly intelligent enough to get that one, right?
@noshtime you need to get a clue.
Bessie Coleman - the inspiring dreamer you might not have heard about.
Meet the first black female in flight on Black Wings: bit.ly/1AfZgsw
@longlivecrow @20alphabet @gazaking765 @Blahblobify You lot are being very rude, bigoted and immature and need to grow up. If you don't like this video just leave.
@iruparatso I guess so lol
@longlivecrow I care!
@noshtime you know nothing about africa. though you would like african descendants to believe they are nothing. but, we are not. we are great.