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Feb 2024
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Who Is Mae Jemison?

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Who Is Mae Jemison?  Join us today as we learn about the first black woman in space--Mae Jemison.

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Mae_Jemison

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Mae-Jemison/327536

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison

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