The Surge of Scarlet

Summary

The website content celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the achievements of Bessie Coleman, the first female aviator of color, and recommends reading Scarlet Ibis James' piece on her life and other works by talented writers featured on the platform.

Abstract

The undefined website commemorates February's significance beyond Valentine's Day, emphasizing its role as Black History Month. It honors the legacy of Bessie Coleman, who overcame racial and gender barriers to become the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license. The article particularly recommends Scarlet Ibis James' work, "Surging Over The Fields She Was Born Into," which vividly portrays Coleman's life and the morning of her tragic death. Scarlet is praised for her ability to capture the emotional depth and potential of human experience through her writing. The platform also showcases other works by Scarlet and invites fiction writers to contribute to "The Scribbler’s Nook," fostering a community for storytelling and creative expression.

Opinions

The author expresses admiration for Bessie Coleman, referring to her as 'Brave Bess' and 'Queen Bess,' and emphasizes the importance of her achievements in the context of Black History and Women's History.
Scarlet Ibis James' story about Bessie Coleman is highly recommended for its beautiful writing and illustration, suggesting that it is a work of significant literary value.
The website conveys a strong endorsement of Scarlet's broader body of work, encouraging readers to explore her other writings, which delve into the complexities of human emotions and potential.
Susi Moore, who runs MuserScribe, is presented as a figure who supports and promotes writers, providing a platform for them to share their stories and inspirations.
There is an explicit invitation to fiction writers, both aspiring and established, to join the community and share their work, indicating a commitment to nurturing creative talent and a love for fiction, poetry, and imaginative writing.

Exploring Human Potential

Bessie Coleman — Aviatrix — Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images

We see February as the month of big love and romance and we may be tempted to think that is all that February is. Which is no bad thing ...

However, February also marks ❣ Black History Month, ❣ a time of remembrance in how we observe the struggles and celebrate the joy of contributions by black artists, poets, writers, and pioneers across all fields.

One such figure is Bessie Coleman — the first female aviator of colour. Although Bessie was born and raised in the US, she had to go to France to fulfill her dreams. She achieved her international pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in June 1921.

Scarlet is a hugely talented and prolific writer. Her fiction (and non-fiction) explore ‘the depths of emotions and heights of human potential.’

The true events of Bessie’s life (at the intersection of Black History and Women’s History) inspired Scarlet to write about her, researching her life to then imagine the morning of the young aviator’s tragic death.

I highly recommend you read Scarlet’s beautifully written and illustrated story and also take a peek at her other works, there is much to discover and enjoy. ❣

☆ For my next story in this series … ☆

Calling all fiction writers! Aspiring or established! Want to showcase your writing and imagination? Write for The Scriber’s Nook! We love fiction, poetry, flights of fancy, and more.

Susi Moore runs MuserScribe where writers submit their stories and talk about the inspiration behind them … 💜💜💜

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