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Flying Solo: Daring Feats with Gigi Coleman

Gigi Coleman Salon

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Girls Write Now + Barbie The Dream Gap Project

Friday, Feb.3
6-7:15 PM ET

virtual event; open to the public and all mentees & mentors

You’ve heard of the Wright Brothers. You’ve heard of Amelia Earhart. But what do you know about the first female African-American pilot, Bessie Coleman?

Gigi Coleman grew up hearing stories about her Great-Aunt Bessie. Inspired by her legacy, Gigi created an organization called The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars and one-woman show to share Bessie’s too often ignored history with the world. Now, Bessie’s legacy will live on through a partnership with the Barbie Inspiring Women Series

The Bessie Coleman doll is a celebration of resilience as Gigi Coleman honors her great-aunt and shares her story. Get inspired to memorialize the impactful people in your own life with writing prompts and challenge yourself to think outside your limits. Come ready to write in community and uplift the people who inspire you.

You won’t want to miss this groundbreaking Salon!

Date February 3, 2023
Time 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EST
Event Types Salon Series
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Open to All Mentees, All Mentors, Program Alum And The Public

Gigi Coleman

Gigi Coleman

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Gigi Coleman is the great niece of Bessie Coleman. Ms. Coleman’s mother, the late Marion Coleman, petitioned a postal stamp…
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Mattel, Inc. partners with Girls Write Now on a global initiative to provide girls and gender expansive youth with the…
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Gigi Coleman

Gigi Coleman is the great niece of Bessie Coleman. Ms. Coleman’s mother, the late Marion Coleman, petitioned a postal stamp…

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Mattel's Barbie Close The Dream Gap Project

Mattel, Inc. partners with Girls Write Now on a global initiative to provide girls and gender expansive youth with the…

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Gigi Coleman Salon
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Salon Series Friday, February 3 – 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EST

Flying Solo: Daring Feats with Gigi Coleman

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