The first African American to go into space
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First African-American in space speaks to Austin high school studentsKVUEOn August 30, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off, carrying NASA's first African-American astronaut, Guion “Guy” Bluford. Bluford paved the way for other African-American astronauts, and in celebration of Black ...
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Students mark Black History MonthBaltimore SunShe played Guion Bluford, the first African-American in space. "If not for me," she said in character, "we would not know as much as we do about space." Aaliyah Peterson, whose grandmother, Louise Nichols, accompanied her to the exhibit, ...and more »
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Celebrating Black History Month {photos}Shore News TodayJunior Dean Howey of Ocean City talks about Colonel Guion Bluford, Jr., the nation's first black astronaut. Juniors Rebecca Barnett of Ocean City and Josh Wise of Petersburg, and senior Grace Lokken of Ocean City prepare to speak.and more »
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Space.comNASA Chief's Journey from Segregated South to SpaceSpace.comAstronauts like Guion S. Bluford, Dr. Mae Jemison, Frederick D. Gregory, and Dr. Ronald McNair and Michael P. Anderson, to name just a few, pioneered a path in space. Similarly, scientists like astrochemist Dr. Emmett Chappelle, who was inducted into ...and more »
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National Geographic Celebrates Black CultureWashington Informer... stage outfits of prominent entertainers, such as Jimi Hendrix, Bootsy Collins and Luther Vandross; as well as notable items from innovators and visionaries, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and astronaut Guion “Guy” Bluford. ...
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Hall inducts four spacefarers todayFlorida TodayGuion Bluford, 49, was the first African-American to fly in space. He's flown four shuttle missions. Frank Culbertson, 61, was the chief on the International Space Station when terrorists attacked the US on Sept. 11. He was the only American at the ...
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Retired astronaut visits collegeAccentBluford was invited as a guest speaker to help celebrate Black History Month at the Eastview Campus on Wednesday Feb. 23. Guion S. Bluford, the first African-American to fly in space, addressed the packed multipurpose room at ACC's Eastview Campus on ...and more »
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