This week Stephanie tells us the tale of Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to ride across the United States solo. Stringfield was one of the few civilian motorcycle dispatch riders for the US Army during World War II. From carnival shows to leading biker parades she is the ultimate weirdo - in the best way!

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