At the age of 12, Coleman began attending the Missionary Baptist Church, which fostered her spiritual growth and provided a supportive community. After completing her basic education, Bessie moved to Oklahoma to attend the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University, now known as Langston University. Financial constraints, however, hampered her educational journey, leading her to complete only one term. Eventually, in 1915, Coleman relocated to Chicago, where she lived with her brothers and worked as a manicurist, all while nurturing her newfound passion for aviation influenced by the stories of World War I pilots.
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