Picture this: It’s 1922, and Bessie Coleman—aviator extraordinaire and all-around badass—is scrolling through her shiny new iPhone (yes, she’s got Time Traveler status) while sipping on some artisanal coffee flavored with a hint of revolution. You're probably thinking, “Wait, who is this Bessie Coleman, and why is she showing up in my feed?” Well, grab a snack and a seat, because Bessie is about to break the internet—1920s style!
First things first: Bessie’s Twitter handle would definitely be @QueenBessie. You’d find her tweeting about her jaw-dropping aerial stunts, with hashtags like #SkyHighSister and #BlackGirlMagic. Imagine her tweeting a video of herself doing loops and barrel rolls in her biplane, captioned: “When life gives you lemons, you just have to take them up to 10,000 feet.”
And don’t forget to look out for her Instagram posts—pictures of her in stylish leather aviator gear, striking glamorous poses with her customized plane, her caption reading, “Why fit in when you were born to soar?” #Aviatrix #SlayTheDay
Of course, Bessie would excel at networking. Her LinkedIn profile? It would be a masterclass in making connections. “Pioneer Aviator,” “Public Speaker,” and “Women’s Rights Advocate” would be just a few of her many accolades. She’d be connected to famous figures of the time, like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh—most likely facilitating epic Twitter beefs, because competition among aviation icons is serious business!
“I’m sorry, @AmeliaEarhart, did you say you crossed the Atlantic solo? That’s cute. Call me when you’re doing loop-de-loops over Chicago!” You can already hear the gifs flying around!
But Bessie wasn’t just about the glamour—she was a serious activist for racial equality and women’s rights. Her Facebook page would be buzzing with posts that would make you rethink everything you thought you knew about social justice. “Unacceptable that women and people of color aren't allowed in the skies? Let’s change that! Join me for a livestream at the airfield this weekend. Bring your best pitch!” And her Facebook Lives would be like motivational TED Talks, mixed with a dash of aerial delights—complete with birds flying in perfect formation!
Let’s not forget Bessie’s exceptional sense of fashion. You can bet her TikTok would be full of outfits that would make even today’s style influencers weep with envy! Daring hats, chic leather jackets, and perfectly tied scarves—she’d show us how to mix vintage aviation style with modern-day fabulous. “When you want to fly high but look even higher, you know what to wear!” #WithStyleInTheClouds.
Bessie Coleman wouldn’t just be a historical figure; she’d be a social media queen! An aviator who would take trends to new heights (pun absolutely intended), using her platforms to inspire and empower. So, the next time you’re scrolling through your feed, imagine what it’d be like if Bessie Coleman was posting right alongside you—flying high and living fierce! Soak it in, because she’s definitely the icon we’re all still trying to keep up with today! ✈️✨
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