Reaching for the Stars

Meet Astronaut Joanie Higginbotham

We wanted to share this invite with you for anyone interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) or anyone who needs to be inspired.

Please join When Black Women Gather to discuss When Black Women Gather & Reach for the Stars with their very special guest, Astronaut Joanie Higginbotham!

How cool is that? When is the last time you got to talk with someone who has actually been to the moon? More specifically, a Black Woman who has been to the moon?

2021 is going to be another phenomenal year for the Phenomenal Black Woman. Time and time again, we have proven that Black Women can achieve all things! Against all odds, we can be First Lady, Vice President, turn a red state blue and go to the moon! Literally!!!

Please watch the video below for a brief introduction. Jot down your questions, all those things you’ve been dying to ask an astronaut. Come prepared to engage in a lively and informative discussion of will, determination, preparedness, and ultimate success!

NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham Joan Higginbotham talks about how she became a NASA astronaut and her experiences in space in this “In Their Own Words” video. If a recognizable person appears in this video, use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity. It may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA employees of a commercial product … www.youtube.com

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Reaching for the Stars

Meet Astronaut Joanie Higginbotham

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