Bessie Coleman's 100th Anniversary

740 E. 56th St.,Chicago IL 60637

15 June, 2021

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Bessie Coleman 100 100 years after Bessie Coleman received her private pilots license in France, because no flight school in America would take a colored girl, African-American female‘s make up less than 1/2 of 1% (0.5%) of airline pilots flying today. African Americans overall make up less that 5% of the Aviation industry. This is not due to lack of interest or skill, but can be directly attributed to discriminatory practices that have eliminated access and created barriers to entry for millions of black and brown people over generations. AeroStar’s Aerospace Talent Pipeline Project in partnership with The Boeing Company, United Airlines, Milhouse Charities, and many more, is changing the narrative. Please join us at The DuSable Museum of African-American history to celebrate Queen Bess and the future of a more diverse and inclusive aviation industry.