Show Notes

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first woman of colour to ever fly in outer space. A remarkable and historical achievement. But her journey to the stars wasn’t without turbulence. Jemison’s dream to break down barriers and succeed in a white male-dominated field was baulked at every step of the way. Her grit, resilience and determination are out of this world.

Major sources for this episode include:
1) Find Where The Wind Goes by Dr. Mae Jemison
2) Slate: “Unclaimed Treasures of Science”
3) Racism, Sexism and Space Ventures: Civil Rights at NASA in the Nixon Era and Beyond by Kim McQuaid
4) New York Times: Top Black Woman is Ousted by NASA
5) USA Today: New ‘Star Trek’ Documentary Unveils Star Nichelle Nichols’ Impactful NASA Connection

From the creators of Under the Influence:
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly
Writer & Host: Sidney O’Reilly
Research: Allison Pinches
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Supervising Producer: Debbie O’Reilly
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Theme music: Ian Lefeuvre & Ari Posner

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