PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As we celebrate Black history, Dr. Mae Jemison is a first but certainly not a last. Jemison has worn so many hats throughout her career, but she had to overcome many obstacles.

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More than three decades after making history aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, Dr. Mae Jemison continues to inspire the next wave of space travelers while championing science and education on Earth.

Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space, and her March 18 episode runs during Women's History Month. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Article by Amy Wolf Photos by Kathy F. Atkinson, Evan Krape and Mikey Reeves | Video by Ally Quinn, Sam Kmiec and Paul Puglisi May 27, 2023 Former astronaut Mae Jemison advises graduates to, 'Look up ...

Born Oct. 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, and raised in Chicago, Mae Jemison showed a passion and talent for science from early in her childhood. After graduating high school by the age of 16, Jemison ...

Being the first to do anything in this world, is a trailblazing and pioneering act. As the first African American woman to travel to space, Mae Jemison broke boundaries, paved paths, and served as ...