"Black Californian to Make History as First Person of Color on Moon"

Victor Glover Jr., a Black astronaut from California, has been chosen as the pilot for NASA's Artemis II moon mission, making history and inspiring hope and dreams for Black Americans. Glover's mission to help establish the first permanent base on the moon is seen as a powerful symbol of Black people's ability to overcome adversity and achieve excellence. For many Black Americans, seeing one of their own poised to set foot on the moon is a long-awaited milestone that represents a new horizon for the entire race.