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This episode follows the incredible journey of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman and first Native American aviator.

Have you ever seen a plane soaring overhead and thought, "I want to do that"? That's exactly what Bessie Coleman thought when she heard tales of daring World War I pilots. But for a Black woman in 1920s America, making that dream come true was nearly impossible. Join Anna and Leo as they follow the incredible journey of Bessie Coleman–the first African American woman and first Native American to take to the skies. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory . Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!

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