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Screen grab from Blue Origin livestream

Historic launch of NS-25 with Ed Dwight

Blue Origin six-person crew flying on its NS-25 has a successful launch. Replay of livestream

New Shepard’s 25th Mission Includes America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate

Blue Origin reveals the six-person crew flying on its NS-25 mission. Read the full news release.

The Space Race

"The Space Race" uncovers the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers, and scientists who became astronauts. Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Almost Famous: The Lost Astronaut

This is the story of Ed Dwight Jr., who was invited by his country to train to be the first African-American astronaut. Back in 1963, it was hot news. But the United States never sent Dwight to space. Directed by Ben Proudfoot.

2020 "Artist Award" Honoree: Ed Dwight

Congratulations to Bonfils-Stanton Foundation's 2020 “Artist Award” honoree, Ed Dwight.
Ed Dwight Jr. Adds Astronaut to his Resume
At 90-years-old Ed Dwight is Finally Going to Space
Astronaut Ed Dwight Jr. Returns from Space
Ed Dwight Jr. Was Set to Become America's First Black Astronaut
Artist and would-be astronaut Ed Dwight Jr. honored in Washington
Ed Dwight Jr., Governor's Creative Leadership Awards 2023
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight Jr.'s second mission
The Space Race | Meet Ed Dwight Jr. | National Geographic Documentary Films
Internationally Renowned Artist and Former Air Force Test Pilot
Ed Dwight Jr. is an artist and former U.S. Air Force test pilot who was America’s first African American astronaut candidate. (Source: Oakland Post) Read more
Ed Dwight Jr. was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he’s finally getting his due
Ed Dwight Jr. grew up in segregated 1930s Kansas on a farm on the edge of town. An airfield was within walking distance, and, as a boy, he'd often go to marvel at the planes and gawk at the pilots. (Source: Texarkana Gazette) Read more
He was almost America’s first Black astronaut, but Ed Dwight Jr. holds no grudges against Edwards AFB
It’s the story of the man who might have been America’s first Black astronaut – Capt. Ed Dwight Jr. (Source: Yahoo!News) Read more
How the first Black astronaut candidate became a prolific Denver sculptor
Ed Dwight Jr. trained to be an astronaut but never made it to space. Instead, he moved to Colorado and now crafts sculptures preserving Black history. (Source: Denver7) Read more
Ed Dwight: The Pioneering African American Astronaut Who Defied Gravity and Discrimination
Ed Dwight Jr., born in 1930s Kansas, overcame racial discrimination to become a skilled Air Force pilot and contender for the first African American astronaut. (Source: The People's Network/BNN) Read more
Ed Dwight was in line to be the first Black astronaut. History had other ideas
Edward J. Dwight Jr., originally from Kansas City, loved flying from a young age. (Source: NPR) Read more
Artist Ed Dwight Creates a New Weathervane for the Kansas City Museum Carriage House
The Kansas City Museum announced in August that it is working with artist and historian Ed Dwight and International Architects Atelier to create a new weathervane for the Carriage House at the Kansas City Museum. (Source: KC Studio) Read more
Xernona Clayton Statue Unveiled in Atlanta
The Xernona Clayton Statue Project Committee is proud to announce that the City Council of Atlanta, by ordinance, had approved the erection of a statue honoring Xernona Clayton. (Source: The Tennessee Tribune) Read more
Noted artist Ed Dwight, Jr. commemorates Pearlie Reed bust with signature
The Pearlie Reed bust was dedicated in 2017 during a special event to honor Reed and his contribution to Agriculture. Paid for by the National Organization of Professional Black Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees. (Source: UAPB News) Read more
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