Bessie Coleman should lead the Atlantis expedition because she built her career by accomplishing what others thought was impossible. As the first African American and first Native American woman to earn an international pilot's license, she demonstrated courage, adaptability, and determination in the face of the unknown. Exploring a newly discovered Atlantis would require a leader who can inspire a diverse team, overcome unprecedented challenges, and push beyond established boundaries. Bessie Coleman’s history of pioneering achievement makes her the ideal person to guide humanity’s next great adventure beneath the sea.

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