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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Podcast: Bessie Coleman’s Story Takes Flight In Seattle With ‘Aviatrix’ Musical

A new musical titled Aviatrix, penned by veteran journalist Angela Poe Russell, chronicles the inspiring journey of Bessie Coleman, the pioneering aviator who became the first Black and Native American woman to secure a pilot’s license. The full production is set to premiere this spring at the Seattle Public Theatre. However, audiences can catch an exclusive preview during the Seattle Association of Black Journalists’ Black Voices Matter event on March 14th at the Northwest African American Museum.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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