Overview

• Ed Dwight, who nearly became the first Black astronaut in the 1960s, is finally receiving recognition for his pioneering role.
• The National Geographic documentary 'The Space Race' highlights Dwight's story and the contributions of Black astronauts.
• Despite facing discrimination and being sidelined after President Kennedy's assassination, Dwight has no bitterness and is filled with gratitude.
• Dwight's sculptures, including those of significant figures in Black history, have been flown into space, and NASA named an asteroid after him.
• Dwight suggests every congressman and senator should experience a sub-orbital flight to understand the absurdity of racism from above.