Family of murdered Mae Jemison High student Deu nta Moore shares his legacy
He was killed a week before his 18th birthday
Posted: Mar 14, 2021 12:11 PM
Updated: Mar 15, 2021 12:25 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
Deu nta Moore, better known as Poodaroo, died Saturday morning from his injuries after being shot Friday night.
WAAY 31 s Grace Campbell had an exclusive interview with Poodaroo s family where they shared his legacy.
Deu nta Moore (Photo courtesyof BeElite Hoops)
Deu nta Moore
Poodaroo had dreams of making it big as a basketball player.
He was just about to finish his junior year at Mae Jemison High School, and his mom, Brittany Moore, told WAAY 31 that colleges were even interested in him playing for them. On Saturday, Poodaroo died from a gunshot wound, preventing his dreams from ever becoming a reality.
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WAAY 31 Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space
After becoming a doctor of medicine and serving as a Peace Corps officer, Jemison decided to follow a life-long passion and become an astronaut.
Posted: Feb 1, 2021 11:12 AM
Posted By: Ashley Carter
Mae Jemison was born Oct. 17, 1956, in Decatur.
After becoming a doctor of medicine and serving as a Peace Corps officer, Jemison decided to follow a life-long passion and become an astronaut.
In 1987, Jemison became the first African-American woman admitted into NASA s astronaut training program.
After a year of training, Jemison went on to become the first African-American woman astronaut, and in 1992 her accomplishments continued to skyrocket as she became the first African-American woman in space.