The journey that Bessie Coleman went through with her well-known struggle is a symbol of her strength. She managed to become a professional aviator, although the colors of birth that she had on her skin had made other people look down on her. It is one of those stories that highlights her resilience in the face of difficulty. In the beginning portions of the piece, discriminatory practices such as Coleman's race and gender seem to be the main barrier she has to overcome to her desire to become a pilot in the early 20th century are scrutinized. She also didn't have the basic materials for school in the racially-divided south. “Despite those hardships, she excelled in math and completed all eight grades.” This shows how Coleman has an unwavering…show more content… Regardless of the hardships, the lady continued with a cheerful conviction that she would achieve her designated goal. The author hence highlights how Coleman set her mind to coming out on top in her career, in spite of the fact that there was no type of guidance or set of resources available to her. Displaying indomitable spirit, the woman steadily overcame the most challenging stages of her training, including the mastery of all the details about aviation, and piloting that eventually led to her earning a pilot license in 1921. Such a victory has two-fold implications: it not only serves as personal recognition for Coleman, but also is a major step forward for the society of African-American and women pilots. The other part of the article is focused on the role of Coleman as an innovator and an inspiration for new pilots' generations, calling attention to the fundamental contribution of her identity. She proved that females were equally capable as men in the field of aviation and was the pioneer of the initiative which led to future inclusive and diverse flight
