I refused to take no for an answer.
Meaning of the quote
Bessie Coleman was determined to become a pilot, even when people told her it was impossible. She didn't let the word "no" stop her from chasing her dreams. Instead, she kept trying and worked hard until she finally achieved her goal of becoming the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Her refusal to give up shows that if you really want something, you shouldn't let obstacles or other people's doubts stand in your way.
About Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was an early American civil aviator, the first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot’s license. She earned her license in France in 1921 and became a high-profile pilot in the US, known as ‘Queen Bess’ and ‘Brave Bessie’. Sadly, she died in a plane crash in 1926, but her pioneering role inspired early pilots and her communities.
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