During his speech, Harris talked in detail about the future of space.
TROY, Ala. - The first black astronaut to walk in space was a keynote speaker at the 3rd annual Troy Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi scholarship breakfast.
Now retired, Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. made his mark on STS-63 in February 1995 as the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity in space and perform a physical exam.“Space is not only going to be our final frontier, but it’s going to be the frontier of the now at the frontier of the future,” Harris said, “It’s going to be a frontier that’s going to impact not only the astronauts’ lives on orbit but our lives here.
The retired astronaut also mentioned that more people from the black and indigenous communities should be involved in STEM. “If we, as people of color, don’t get involved and get involved now, we’re going to be literally left here on Earth,” Harris said.Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Feds: Troy University must improve accommodations for pregnant studentsA federal investigation into Troy University began after claims by a pregnant student.
Read more »
Howard University becomes first HBCU to partner with the PentagonWASHINGTON — Howard University has become the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to partner with the Pentagon for military technology research featuring a five-year, $90 million contract.
Read more »
History made with first Sikh female judge elected in Harris County and TexasManpreet 'Monica' Singh has dedicated more than 20 years as a lawyer to Harris County but recently made history by being sworn in as the first elected Sikh female judge.
Read more »
Troy football coach Jon Sumrall gives update on recruiting efforts, recent signeesTroy football coach Jon Sumrall has been blazing the recruiting trail hot and heavy.
Read more »
University of Wisconsin Booklet Photoshopped to Add Black Student✅ True. The University of Wisconsin-Madison's undergraduate application booklet for the 2001-02 school year had been altered to add the face of a Black student in crowd of white students. This Snopes fact check is from 2010. 👇
Read more »