Follow Your Dreams: The Bessie Coleman Story

Tue, Feb 17 2026

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Withers Community Room

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Subjects

History

Age Group

Ages 9 and up

Series

Black History Month

Presenter

Sandra Campbell

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Follow the journey of Bessie Coleman from a poor girl growing up in rural Texas all the way to France where she earned her international pilot’s license. Sandra Campbell’s award-winning one-woman show showcases Bessie’s grit and determination as she overcame obstacles to follow her dream.

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