In this inspiring episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Amy and Cece celebrate the remarkable life of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
As part of the "Women Who Changed the World" series along with Black History Month, they explore Bessie's extraordinary journey from her humble beginnings in Texas to becoming a trailblazing aviator in the 1920s.
Listeners will learn about her struggles against racial and gender barriers, her groundbreaking achievements in aviation, and how she used her platform to advocate for desegregation.
Join Amy and Cece as they share fascinating facts about Bessie Coleman's life, a poem honoring her legacy, and encourage young minds to dream big like the "Queen Bess" herself!
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