Black Woman On Space Shuttle Flight

Some might wonder what the title has to do with the environment. Well it indicates significant changes in the American environment. Unfortunately, during a significant part of this nation's history blacks were excluded from participating in many normal and eclectic activities. The environmental movement is still elitist and segregated. Regardless, we have come a long way and although many are still distracted by the reality of black neighborhoods, we at AAEA love our motto: "The African American community is as American as apple pie."

Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, left, is the second African American woman to participate in a space shuttle flight. Isn't America great? Medical doctor Mae Jemison, right, was the first black woman to fly on a space shuttle flight in 1992. NASA