September 12, 1992. Dr. Mae Jemison breached Earth’s atmosphere aboard the space shuttle Endeavour -- becoming the first black woman to fly in space. She conducted critical bone cell research experiments to improve life back on Earth...all while in zero-G. Not to mention, she's also a medical doctor, worked at a refugee camp in Cambodia, and served in the Peace Corps in Liberia, West Africa. Oh, and she guest starred on Star Trek.🖖 Have we mentioned that Dr. Jemison is the coolest? #BlackHistor
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The Weather Channel. . September 12, 1992. Dr. Mae Jemison breached Earth’s atmosphere aboard the space shuttle Endeavour -- becoming the first black woman to fly in space. She conducted critical bone cell research experiments to improve life back on Earth...all while in zero-G. Not to mention, she's also a medical doctor, worked at a refugee ...
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"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
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"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
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