African American Astronauts Add New Chapter to Black History

February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a national observance that pays tribute to people and events that shaped the history of African-Americans and Canadians. It's also a time to educate people about the accomplishments of black people and their contributions to society. In November, two African American astronauts soared into space while reaching new heights in the U.S. space program. VOA's Chris Simkins reports.

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[plotchickens]

these niggers don't get it, it doesn't MATTER if they are black or not, or white, or man or woman, so it doesn't matter if we have more or less nigger astronauts. it doesn't matter if the whole crew is black. if anyone can do anything, then it doesn't fucking matter what color they are.

[bambizzoozled]

Neil Armstrong, the first White man to walk on the moon...

Stop this nonsense, people. The only "achievement" that they are boasting about here is being Black. That is why this is news? They are Black? Big deal. Either they are just like the other astronauts, or they should be called Blaxtronauts.