Coleman's commitment to her craft and her status as a trailblazer garnered her significant attention, translating into potential sponsorships and engagements. Her performances, which included aerial tricks and stunts, contributed to a growing fascination with aviation during the 1920s. Although she aspired to start her own flying school for African Americans upon her return to the United States, her career was tragically cut short due to a fatal accident in 1926. Despite earning a relatively modest salary during her lifetime, Bessie Coleman’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of aviators and women in aviation.
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