{"id":4519,"date":"2024-01-23T20:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vintageaviationnews.com\/?p=86709"},"modified":"2024-01-23T20:00:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:00:14","slug":"gigi-coleman-performs-solo-show-about-african-american-aviation-pioneer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=4519","title":{"rendered":"Gigi Coleman Performs Solo Show About African-American Aviation Pioneer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 1921 Bessie Coleman<\/a>, then aged 28, overcame both racial and gender discrimination to become the first African American woman to earn a pilot license. On February 3rd 2024 at 1 p.m. Bessie’s great-niece, Gigi Coleman, will deliver a dynamic performance recalling the life and times of her courageous auntie in her one-woman show <\/span>The Life of Bessie Coleman: First African-American Female Aviator<\/span><\/em><\/a> at Seattle’s Museum of Flight<\/a>. Bessie Coleman became a famous airshow performer who encouraged African Americans and women to pursue careers in aviation. Gigi portrays Bessie’s story to challenge the mind and inspire individuals to achieve their dreams.
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Bessie Coleman standing on the wheel of a Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” circa 1922. [Photo Public Domain]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gigi Coleman wants to inspire youth to be interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education. She designed an aviation program, the 501(c)3 Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars, to expose disadvantage youth to career opportunities in the field of aviation. The program is designed to enhance self-esteem, multicultural awareness, preparation for the world of work, and support educational and STEM programs. The program is supported by hands-on activities speakers and field trips and exposes students to careers that they would not consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show is free with museum membership and included with general admission. For more information about the event visit the Museum of Flight’s website https:\/\/www.museumofflight.org\/<\/a><\/strong>
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