Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad Celebrate Mother Vivian Ayers Allen as One of NASA’s Hidden Figures
Brilliance runs in the family! NASA’s Johnson Space Center recently celebrated the remarkable legacy of Dorothy Vaughan and the incredible women of the Apollo with a building renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Houston. Among the women honored was Vivian Ayers Allen, the mother of renowned actresses Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, who attended the event […]
Missy Elliott Makes History as the First Hip-Hop Artist to Have a Song Sent to Space
Who ever thought that hip-hop would take it this far? Twenty-seven years ago, on July 15th, 1997, Missy Elliott released her debut studio album, “Supa Dupa Fly.” Produced solely by friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, the album went on to produce several hits, including “Sock It 2 Me,” “Hit Em’ Wit da Hee,” and its […]
Black NASA Employees Go Viral After Sharing Official Headshots
There’s nothing we love more than to see Black people unabashedly share their accomplishments and encourage one another. Especially when locs, natural hair and braids are involved! Thanks to Tyrone Jacobs, and his recent viral post to X, Black employees at NASA have started sharing their official government headshots and we can’t get enough. Jacob’s original […]
The History of Black Astronauts Is Highlighted in New Trailer for ‘The Space Race’ Documentary
National Geographic is revealing a new look into its upcoming documentary focused on the history of Black astronauts. “The Space Race” documentary explores the Space Age through the retellings of Black astronauts, covering almost 60 years of history. The documentary, which is from National Geographic Documentary Films, will debut on Disney+ in February. A new […]