WOMEN OF DISTINCTION: FEMALE ASTRONAUTS

February is Black History Month. There’s a lot to learn and celebrate about Black-African Americans. But let’s not do it once per year; learn the contributions of Black Americans year-round. “Know the past; shape the future”. 

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In celebrating Black History Month, President Gerald Ford said in one of his messages, “We can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”  Ford was right. Today and in honor of Black History Month and History [period], I lift the heroism and accomplishments of five (5) Black American female astronauts.

Before spotlighting all of them, let’s give credence to the “1st Black female astronaut”, Dr. Mae C. Jemison.  Dr. Jemison didn’t allow anyone to place limits on possibilities; certainly, she didn’t allow limits to be placed on her.  She said, “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”  Just imagine if adults lived by that mantra.  Imagine if children were taught it very early and throughout their life. Children should know that every success story started with an imagination. They should know that their dream can become a reality.  All young girls should know that just because there may not be many or no women in a particular profession does not mean they cannot break the mole, the stereotype. Our children can change the statistic. 

{Dr. Mae C. Jemison, “1st” Black Female Astronaut}

{Dr. Mae C. Jemison}

📌Jemison’s Short Video: How To Be A Strong Woman
👉🏼 https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Mae+C.+Jemison&ibp=askj;krj7WXGw%7CAT0PSJ

{Astronauts: Mae C. Jemison, Stephanie D. Wilson, Joan E. Higginbotham, Yvonne Cagle, and Jeanette J. Epps}

{An Evening of Recognition}

⭐️Get To Know Our Astronauts⭐️

👩🏽‍🚀Each astronaut has a fascinating biography. Read about each one. 

👉🏼Mae C. Jemison: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Jemison

👉🏼Yvonne Cagle:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Cagle

👉🏼Stephanie D. Wilson: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Wilson

👉🏼Joan E. Higginbotham:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Higginbotham

👉🏼Jeanette J. Epps:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_J._Epps

Celebrating  imaginations and possibilities, 

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