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William J. Powell

aircraft pilot

William J. Powell

aviator (1897-1942)

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About William J. Powell

William Jenifer Powell was an American engineer, soldier, civil aviator and writer who is credited with promoting aviation among the African-American community. Along with Bessie Coleman and James Banning, he is recognized as a pioneer aviator and a civil rights activist. Powell was optimistic about the prospects of African Americans in aviation, and believed that their involvement in the industry would help end racial prejudice at a time of widespread segregation under the Jim Crow laws.

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aircraft pilot

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United States

Born

July 27, 1897

Died

July 12, 1942

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