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Bessie Stringfield was an American motorcyclist who was the first African-American woman to ride across the US solo and a civilian courier for the US Army during World War II. She was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame and honored by the AMA for her achievements and legacy.
Aug 6, 2015 · Learn about Bessie Stringfield, a Jamaican-born motorcyclist who broke racial and gender barriers in the 1930s and 1940s. She rode her bike across the country, performed stunts, worked for the army, and founded a club in Miami.
Learn about the life and achievements of Bessie Stringfield, the first African American woman to ride solo across the US on a motorcycle. She overcame racial prejudice, gender stereotypes and health challenges with her faith and passion for riding.
May 18, 2017 · Learn about Bessie Stringfield, an African-American woman who rode her Harley across the country and the Americas, defying racism and sexism. She performed stunts, competed in races, and owned 27 Harleys in her lifetime.
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Learn about Bessie Stringfield, the first woman to ride solo across the U.S. eight times and a trailblazer for women and Black riders. Discover her mysterious origins, her gypsy tours, her stunts, her service and her legacy.
Apr 4, 2018 · She was posthumously inducted into the hall of fame of the American Motorcyclist Association in 2002, nearly a decade after her 1993 death. Hundreds of women...
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Aug 23, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to travel by motorcycle to all 48 states in the U.S. in the 1930s. Discover how she overcame Jim Crow laws, racial discrimination, and personal challenges to pursue her passion for riding.
