This is how being a dancer helped Dr. Mae Jemison in space

Celebrating Women In History: Mae Carol Jemison

Did you know that on Sep 12, 1992 Mae C. Jemison became the first African-American woman in space? 👩🏾‍🚀🌎☝🏾 Gif illustration @hannamelindraws You can see more of Hanna’s work by clicking on the link in our bio . . . #blackhistorymonth #blackwomeninhistory #blackgirlmagic #gifillustration #digitalillustration #blackfemaleastronaut #astraunaut #womenillustrators #futurist #annagoodsonillustrationagency #womanofcolor | Anna Goodson Illustration Agency

On this day in history, we're celebrating the anniversary of Dr. Mae Jemison's journey to space, as she became the first African American woman to travel into space. 🌌⁠ ⁠ Dr. Jemison currently leads @100yearstarship, focusing on human travel beyond our solar system to another star within the next 100 yrs.⁠ ⁠ -⁠ #becauseofthemwecan #maejemison⁠ -⁠ ⁠ 👉🏾Follow @becauseofthem to join our community for more positive and uplifting Black stories, news, and more ✨⁠ Reposted from @becauseofthem | Stat