Inspiration from Bessie Coleman's Legacy

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license, and her remarkable story serves as an inspiration for many. Born to former slaves, she faced significant barriers in pursuit of her dream, including the need to travel to France to receive flight training, as no American schools would accept her. Carol Hobson discovered Coleman's story later in life and it profoundly motivated her to follow her own dreams of becoming a pilot. Hobson's novel, 'A Pair of Wings,' is inspired by Coleman's life, highlighting the thrilling yet challenging journey of pioneering women in aviation.