(September 12, 1992) First African-American woman to go into space.
Good friends with Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols, who was the first black female space traveler portrayed on television.
American physician and astronaut; science mission specialist on STS-47
Spacelab J flight.
Joined the Peace Corps and served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer from 1983 to 1985.
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993.
Accepted the American Black Trailblazer Award for being the first
African-American woman in space.
Formed her own company called The Jemison Group, Inc.
While she was still a toddler, Mae moved to Chicago, Illinois. She
considers Chicago her hometown because she grew up there.
Appeared in the February 2, 2013 "Not My Job" segment of the NPR "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me" radio news quiz. Answered two questions correctly. Picked option "C" for each question.
Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.