3. DEVOTION TO GOALS – The Devotion to Goals of Bessie Coleman
Knowing this, Bessie made her next goal her boldest one yet: the opening of her own aviation school. For this, she worked even harder: performed more exhibitions; delighted more crowds; spoke at more churches, theaters, and schools; and saved more money. Through her efforts, she motivated an entire generation to look to the skies and dream. In 1929, her bold vision was realized when World War I veteran and African-American pioneer aviator Lieutenant William J. Powell established the Bessie Coleman Aero Club in Los Angeles. His inspiration was clear, “Because of Bessie Coleman, we have over- come that which was worse than racial barriers. We have overcome the barriers within ourselves and dared to dream.”
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