Bessie Coleman was the first American of any race or gender to earn an international pilot's license and she was the first person of African descent to obtain a license.

Mar 10, 2010 - Vanessa Cross

Better known as Queen Bess, Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman pilot.

Nov 26, 2011 - Melva Killion

The U.S. Postal Service honored aviator Bessie Coleman with the 18th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 1, 2010 - Tim Rich

Bessie has been sighted numerous times by and in Erie. There's a reward for someone who captures her alive and well. The cryptid was the subject of practical jokes.

Dec 14, 2009 - Jill Stefko

Much of what we know about the history of African-American aviators is shrouded in mystery with the exception of the Tuskegee Airman. . .

Feb 11, 2010 - Dolores Bundy

The U.S. Postal Service honored Mary McCleod Bethune by releasing the 8th collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 29, 2010 - Tim Rich

Willa Brown fought for her rights by becoming an aviator in the 1930's. Not only was she a female pilot, she was also an African American.

Dec 28, 2011 - Maureen Zieber

The U.S. Postal Service honored author Charles W. Chesnutt with the 31st collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

Aug 11, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Ella Fitzgerald with the 30th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

Aug 10, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored actress Hattie McDaniel with the 29th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 9, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Marian Anderson with the 28th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 9, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored performer Paul Robeson with the 27th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 9, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored activist Roy Wilkins with the 24th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 5, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored Malcolm X with the 22nd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 5, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored Madam C.J. Walker with the 21st collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 4, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. with the 20th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 3, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored Ernest Everett Just with the 19th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 1, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored W. E. B. DuBois with the 15th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Aug 1, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored scholar Carter G. Woodson by releasing the 7th collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 28, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored composer Scott Joplin by releasing the 6th collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 28, 2010 - Tim Rich