Mae Carol Jemison is an engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. | PBS

Dr. Mae Jemison made history as the first Black American woman in space. This animated short, "Mae Jemison – The Glimmering Light," follows her journey from a childhood dream to becoming an engineer, doctor, and NASA astronaut. It highlights her story of perseverance, brilliance, and breaking barriers. | Thirteen WNET New York

"Recognize that you have a right to participate... you have to believe it in yourself." The first Black woman in space, Mae Jemison broke boundaries and is living proof that not even the sky can limit your ambition if you believe in yourself enough. #BlackHistoryMonth | National Geographic TV