April 25, 2024

He hoped to be the first Black astronaut in space, but never made it. Now 90, he's going.

First Black Astronaut Hopeful, Now 90, Finally Heads to Space

Ed Dwight: The Man Who Hoped to be the First Black Astronaut Finally Gets his Chance In 1961, Ed Dwight, an ambitious African American Air Force pilot, nurtured a dream of becoming the first Black astronaut. However, despite his qualifications and President Kennedy’s support, his aspirations were thwarted. After decades

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.3 Million for Building Renovations to Support Economic Development in Santa Fe, New Mexico

US Commerce Dept. Pumps $2.1M into Clarksdale’s Manufacturing & Job Creation

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo revealed today that a $2.1 million grant has been awarded by the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The funds aim at enhancing roadway and water infrastructure to stimulate manufacturing and job growth in the

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