- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
- There are 125 seats remaining.
Program Description
Event Details
Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece Gigi Coleman, shares her experiences leading her to becoming the first African American to earn her international pilot's license and the first black woman in the world to fly an airplane. With Coleman’s unwillingness to take “no” for an answer, she achieved many accomplishments in the U. S. in the field of aviation and led the way for African Americans to pursue their aviation dreams.
Chicagoan, Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman—the world's first African American woman to become a licensed pilot—is continuing the legacy of her great Aunt Bessie in this dramatical portrayal.
This library program has been made possible through a partnership between the White Oak Library District and the Village of Romeoville.
Disclaimer(s)
Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate.
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.