The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

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BigInSeattle

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The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« on: February 09, 2021, 10:53:51 AM »

https://www.vice.com/en/article/qvxke7/bessie-stringfield-first-black-woman-motorcycled-across-america-jim-crow?fbclid=IwAR1L-xr5h76tcuLwX6wH2BZsJIuAKMgzWdW3Iuuznqke45o6nVw8dmCxcpA

Not just once, she did it 8 times in her lifetime. I'm happy just to get a quick ride in the neighborhood these days.


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J.Mencalice

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Re: The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2021, 04:17:58 PM »

Now that woman had "sack". I wonder if she carried a pistol in those saddlebags along with her bible?
A story of notoriety. smitten


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OnaWingandaPrayer

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Re: The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2021, 05:21:11 PM »

Nice bit of history . Good on Bessie, for following her dream.


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DIGGER

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Re: The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2021, 03:04:43 AM »

Manoman......that is really something. Would love to sit down and listen to her stories....or read her book. Wouldnt have thought it possible to ride a 1930 Indian or Harley in all US states back then due to mechanical problems, lack of dealerships, and racism she had to have encountered. My hats off to her.


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DIGGER

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Re: The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2021, 05:12:55 AM »

Looked her up on Google and in one of the pictures she is on her motorcycle and wearing a police uniform . Another milestone .....a black woman police officer in the 1930s


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BigInSeattle

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Re: The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era

« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2021, 08:34:50 AM »

I was reading another article on her. She also burned through 6 husbands and 27 bikes in her lifetime!


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