"90-Year-Old Ed Dwight: The First Black Astronaut's Long-Awaited Recognition"
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Ed Dwight, who was on track to become the first Black astronaut, faced discrimination and ultimately missed the opportunity to join NASA's space program. Now, at 90, he is being celebrated in a National Geographic documentary, "The Space Race," which highlights the stories of Black astronauts. Despite the challenges he faced, Dwight remains grateful and hopes to inspire others to overcome racism and appreciate the beauty of the Earth from space.
Topics:entertainment#astronaut#discrimination#ed-dwight#human-interest#national-geographic-documentary#space-race
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