Bessie Coleman attended flight school in France because, in the United States, she faced racial and gender barriers that prevented her from enrolling in aviation programs. Determined to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot, she sought out schools in France, where she found more inclusive opportunities. Additionally, the French aviation community was more welcoming to women and people of color, allowing her to achieve her goal of becoming the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
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