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The EarthRise monument at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay, Texas, honors Black pioneers and other trailblazers whose work helped shape America’s space program.

Earthrise Monument Honors Black Space Pioneers Who Helped Shape America’s Space Program

SAN ANTONIO OBSERVER — A new monument named EarthRise in Nassau Bay, Texas, now recognizes Black pioneers and other underrepresented figures who contributed to America’s space...

Black History9 years ago

NASA Celebrates Legacy of First Black American Astronaut on Anniversary of his Death

By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Fifty years ago, a tragic accident ended the groundbreaking career of Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., a Chicago native and...

Black History10 years ago

First Black Astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Remains a Forgotten Pioneer

By Erick Johnson (Chicago Crusader/NNPA Member) Two historic events that changed America occurred 50 years ago. While many will remember the 50th anniversary of the failed...

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Earthrise Monument Honors Black Space Pioneers Who Helped Shape America’s Space Program

NASA Celebrates Legacy of First Black American Astronaut on Anniversary of his Death

First Black Astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Remains a Forgotten Pioneer

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