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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.
Students at Jemison HS make cards for Fultondale students after deadly tornado Students at Jemison High School are making cards for students at Fultondale who were affected in Monday nightâs EF-3 tornado. (Source: Jacob Roop) By WBRC Staff | January 28, 2021 at 9:15 AM CST - Updated January 28 at 12:24 PM
JEMISON, Ala. (WBRC) - Students at Jemison High School are making cards for students at Fultondale who were affected in Monday nightâs EF-3 tornado.
The deadly tornado caused significant damage to northern Jefferson County around 10:30 p.m., including to Fultondale High School and the nearby area. Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin says the school building will not reopen as previously planned construction for a new high school begins in a little more than a month.