William Jenifer Powell was recognized as a pioneer aviator and a civil rights activist along with James Banning and an American civil aviator who was the first woman of African-American descent to hold a what?
William J. Powell: William Jenifer Powell (July 27, 1897 – July 12, 1942) was an American engineer, soldier, civil aviator and author who is credited with promoting aviation among the African American community. Bessie Coleman: Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. Bessie Coleman:  She was the first woman of African-American descent, and the first of Native American descent, to hold a pilot license.
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