Episodes

  • Introducing - INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented by AARP

    Introducing - INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented by AARP
    Oct 31 2023
    Imagine a time when America's first Black pilots take to the skies. Even with little money, no support, and dwindling resources, these Invisible Eagles were still able to secure record-breaking achievements in aviation. This podcast tells the story of one of these pioneers, Bessie Coleman (Quvenzhané Wallis), who became the very first Black woman to ever take flight. American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and Flying Free Films present INVISIBLE EAGLES: BESSIE COLEMAN Presented by AARP. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform now so you can get the latest episodes as soon as they're released. And please rate and review so more listeners like you can find this truly historic story.
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    1 min
  • Ep. 1: At Home in Texas

    Ep. 1: At Home in Texas
    Nov 1 2023
    Bessie Coleman tells her story which begins in a poor town in the Jim Crow south and ends with the United States Treasuryminting a quarter with her name and face. In this episode, we meet Bessie and her parents, who wanted her to keep her feet on solid ground and not dream too big. But that was never in Bessie's nature.
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 2: Dreaming of Flying

    Ep. 2: Dreaming of Flying
    Nov 8 2023
    Bessie reunites with siblings to start a new life in Chicago. A country girl from Texas has a lot to learn about life in a big city.
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 3: Up in the Air

    Ep. 3: Up in the Air
    Nov 15 2023
    Frustrated by racism and misogyny and inspired by Eugene Bullard, Bessie looks to France as an opportunity to become a pilot.
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 4: No. 18.310

    Ep. 4: No. 18.310
    Nov 22 2023
    Bessie is challenged at flight school and digs deep to prove herself and reach her goals. While savoring her new life in Paris, she meets an interesting new friend with significant connections.
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    20 mins
  • Ep. 5: By Any Means Necessary

    Ep. 5: By Any Means Necessary
    Nov 29 2023
    Bessie returns home to the US to cheering crowds. The return to the States proves to be another culture shock as Bessie struggles to find a job. But Bessie is now a licensed pilot and has other plans which take her back to Europe.
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    19 mins
  • Ep. 6: Brave Bessie

    Ep. 6: Brave Bessie
    Dec 6 2023
    Bessie wows crowds as a stunt pilot. Dubbed "The World's Greatest Flyer" by American press, Bessie decides it is time to own her own plane.
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 7: Live. Love. Laugh.

    Ep. 7: Live. Love. Laugh.
    Dec 13 2023
    After a terrifying crash, Bessie returns home to recover and reunites with an old friend. While in Chicago, Bessie realizes her calling is in the air, not on the ground.
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    17 mins