The Life of Aviator Bessie Coleman: Portrayed by Gigi Coleman
Schedule
Tue Mar 03 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
White Oak Library District (Romeoville, IL) | Romeoville, IL
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Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece Gigi Coleman, shares her experiences leading her to becoming the first African American to earn her international pilot's license and the first black woman in the world to fly an airplane. With Coleman’s unwillingness to take “no” for an answer, she achieved many accomplishments in the U. S. in the field of aviation and led the way for African Americans to pursue their aviation dreams.Chicagoan Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman—the world's first African American woman to become a licensed pilot—is continuing the legacy of her great Aunt Bessie in this dramatic portrayal.
This library program has been made possible through a partnership between the White Oak Library District and the Village of Romeoville.
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Registration is required due to limited space.
https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/Aviator-Bessie-Coleman-Portrayed-Gigi-Coleman
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White Oak Library District (Romeoville, IL), 201 W Normantown Rd,Romeoville,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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