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37: Hailing Frequencies Open: The Extraordinary Journey of Mae Jemison
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Date: October 1, 2025
Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons
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Episode #37. Hailing Frequencies Open: The Extraordinary Journey of Mae Jemison
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
Summary
🎙️ Hailing Frequencies Open: The Extraordinary Journey of Mae Jemison
✨ Dr. Mae Carol Jemison made history as the first African American woman in space, but her story goes far beyond her groundbreaking flight aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
In this episode, we dive into her incredible journey; from her early passion for science and medicine, to her work as a NASA astronaut, physician, and advocate for STEM education. We explore how she broke barriers in space exploration, inspired a new generation of women in STEM, and continues to shape the future of science, technology, and innovation.
Her legacy is a powerful reminder of resilience, curiosity, and the importance of diversity in discovery. Whether you’re interested in African American history, trailblazing scientists, or stories that ignite curiosity, Mae Jemison’s path offers lessons for us all.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about courage, exploration, and the drive to reach for the stars. ✨
#MaeCarolJemison #FirstAfricanAmericanWomanInSpace #NASAastronuats#WomenInSTEM
Highlights:
00:57- INTRO.
03:04- MAE CAROL JEMISON’S BIRTH.
03:12- HER FATHER CHARLIE JEMISON.
03:17- HER MOTHER DOROTHY (GREEN) JEMISON.
03:24- YOUNGEST OF THREE CHILDREN.
03:33- JEMISON FAMILY MOVES TO CHICAGO.
04:12- ADLER PLANETARIUM.
04:48- DANCE.
05:20- MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL.
05:48- INSPIRED BY LIEUTENANT UHURA PLAYED BY NICHELLE NICHOLS.
07:50- GRADUATES FROM MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL AND ENTERS STANFORD UNIVERSITY.
08:53- GRADUATES FROM STANFORD UNIVERSITY.
09:10- ENTERS CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
09:21- FLYING DOCTORS.
10:32- GRADUATES CORNELL UNIVERSITY.
10:44- AREA PEACE CORPS MEDICAL OFFICER.
11:07- CIGNA HEALTH PLANS.
11:30- APPLIES TO NASA.
11:36- THE CHALLENGER DISASTER.
11:44- REAPPLIES TO NASA.
11:59- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN ASTRONAUT.
12:39- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO GO TO SPACE.
13:17- RESIGNS FROM NASA.
13:20- FOUNDS THE JEMISON GROUP.
13:28- STAR TREK EPISODE, “SECOND CHANCES”.
13:45- ACCOLADES.
16:16- CONCLUSION.
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Links To Additional Resources:
Catching Up With Dr. Mae Jemison (startrek.com)
African American Lives . Profiles . Mae Jemison | PBS (thirteen.org)
Mae Jemison | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wiki | Fandom
Do You Know Mae Jemison? - The Westside Gazette
Mae_Jemison.pdf (thrillshare.com)
This Day in History: Alabama native Mae Jemison travels to space (kwqc.com)
This Day in History: Alabama native Mae Jemison travels to space (fox5vegas.com)
Mae Carol Jemison | Biography, Career & Accomplishments - Video | Study.com
Mae Jemison Biography (womenshistory.org)
Former Astronaut Mae C. Jemison - NASA
Mae Jemison | Biography, Education, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica
Mae Jemison: Biography, First Black Female Astronaut, Doctor
Mae Carol Jemison - New Mexico Museum of Space History (nmspacemuseum.org) ** use as the main guide**
February 13, 2025 - Mae Jamison - National Society of Black Physicists (nsbp.org)
Changing the Face of Medicine | Mae C. Jemison (nih.gov)
Grade 2 week 3 black history.pdf (csjax.org)
Dr. Mae Jemison: A Dancer Among the Stars - Chicago History Museum
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