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Sky-High Dreams: The 3 Groundbreaking African-American Aviatrixes

Written by Tasmiah Rashid

This blog post was updated on February 23, 2021.


Barrier-breakers, obstacle-overcomers, and drawback-defeaters: just a few ways to describe these African-American aviatrixes that never let the challenges they faced keep them from pursuing their dreams. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first group of pilots of color to serve in the U.S. Army Corps. And as such, they have often been considered the emblem of how black aviators crossed countless boundaries and achieved many feats in aviation. But, before the Tuskegee Airmen, there was Janet, Willa, and Bessie — the three women that paved the way for them to make history.

In honor of Black History Month, join us in celebrating these trailblazing aviatrixes that soared through setbacks to reach their sky-high dreams by learning more about their fascinating lives. And of course, don’t hesitate about booking some cheap domestic flights to honor them by taking the skies your own way!

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Eager to take off too? Then look out for some cheap domestic flights and let us know all about your adventures soaring the skies! 

About the author

Tasmiah Rashid

In a past life, Tasmiah was either a Bollywood actress, renowned ethnographer or master chef; no questions asked. In this one, she is a shower-singing, croissant enthusiast, who also writes content for Fareportal, in that order.

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  • L. Krystopher says:

    I think of Bessie Coleman every time I drive to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and see the street signs for Bessie Coleman Drive.

    Bessie Coleman is not forgotten!