Narrated by Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, this episode tells the unlikely story of Civil Rights and the Space Program. The Space Age began when America was going through a wrenching battle over Civil Rights. And, because the heart of the old Confederacy was chosen as its base, NASA played an unintended role in Civil Rights history. In this episode, we hear about those who broke the color line at NASA, their stories of frustration, and their stories of perseverance.
From award-winning public radio producer Richard Paul, a five-part series throughout the month of July 2019 will take you back behind the scenes of putting an American on the Moon, and provide insight on the space program, political movements, and social movements of the 1960's.
The Lunar Landing: “Race and the Space Race”
