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3 episodes with Ed Dwight
2 episodes with Ed Dwight
2 episodes with Ed Dwight
2 episodes with Ed Dwight
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WBZ's Jordan Rich says Ed Dwight, at the age of 90, finally got his chance to go into orbit. Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 on the free #iHeartRadio app! Or ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.
When astronauts journeyed to the moon in the early 1970s, few were paying attention to the psychological impact of the experience. Yet many among those who have left the Earth's boundary say it is extraordinary and life-changing. They experience a cognitive shift known as the "overview effect".Matthew ponders the potential of staring down at Earth for our collective good and charts how, decades on, the overview effect has found its place at the heart of space tourism. He also delves into the unlikely religious roots and moral complexity behind the billionaires striving to make it possible for humans to live in space one day.With former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, new astronaut Ed Dwight, Space Philosopher and author Frank White, Anthropologist of Space and Religion, Deana Weibel, Professor of Religion at Knox College Robert Geraci and former ISRO scientist, Jijith Nadumari Ravi.Presenter: Matthew Syed Producer: Vishva Samani Editor: Katherine Godfrey Sound Design and Mix: Rob Speight Theme music by: Ioana Selaru A Novel production for BBC Radio 4.
Matthew Syed continues his four-part mini-series from Sideways examining the ethics of space exploration in a rapidly expanding era of travel and transformation.In this episode, he explores the role and ambitions of the new actors in space exploration. More people than ever before can now aspire to travel into space with private companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic. This democratisation of space allows those who can afford it to become astronauts and view our world from a different perspective.But new actors and new purposes bring new challenges. Spacefaring billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos openly share their ambitions to settle on celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars. With a limited body of space laws, questions about land ownership and governance in space - and on Earth - arise. With sculptor and new astronaut Ed Dwight, anthropologist Deana Weibel, NASA consultant Linda Billings and space Lawyer Michelle Hanlon. Presenter: Matthew Syed Producers: Vishva Samani and Julien Manuguerra-Patten Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey Sound Design and Mix: Rob Speight Theme music by Ioana Selaru A Novel production for BBC Radio 4
We jump right back in where we left off in Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Cady Coleman, astronaut, chemist, engineer, flautist, and most recently, the author of “Sharing Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change.” (If you missed it, listen to Part 1 here.) Chuck asks Cady to tell us more about NASA's decision to not include small and extra-large spacesuits to “save space.” She explains how, a few months later, they reinstated the extra-large suits, but not the small suits that affected about a third of the women, and the serious impact that decision had. Chuck and Cady discuss the importance of diverse perspectives in the exploration of space. And then Cady offers her ideas about how to change the world for the better and the importance of doing what you can to help the people who come next. You'll hear about astronaut Ron Garan and his nonprofit's efforts to provide millions of filter straws to allow people in Africa to have access to safe, clean water. And you'll hear about how you can purposefully shift your own perspectives. For Part 2's first question, Anne W. a student at “The School Without Walls” in Washington, D.C., asks, “What are some common reasons as to why people don't become astronauts after starting training?” Cady explains why that rarely happens, mostly due the quality of the candidates who make it that far. But Cady then talks about why some people who should get selected to become astronauts don't, and she shares some of her reasoning for the applicants she's selected. The reason Cady stresses most is that if you don't show them who you really are on the application, they cannot pick you. And she also explains the surprising reason why some astronauts who have flown already don't get selected to go again. The conversation circles back to diversity and bias in NASA. Allen shares the story of test pilot Ed Dwight, which he believes reflects some racial bias. Cady, who knew Ed, talks about some of the political factors in the choice, but also what an amazing artist he became. She reflects on the importance of Sally Ride in her life, and wonders what would have happened if the original Mercury 13 had been allowed to become astronauts back in the 60s. Charles and Allen bring up Valentina Tereshkova, the cosmonaut who became the first woman in space in 1963, and how it took until 1983 for Sally Ride to take her famous flight as the first American woman. And yes, Cady does bring up “For All Mankind!” and “the role that art and storytelling can play to move the needle a little faster.” For our final question, Allen shares a question from our podcast producer Leslie M., who asks, “Would materials behave differently in a different universe?” Cady, a chemical engineer who studied chemistry at M.I.T. and then got her Ph.D. degree in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, says yes. And that kicks off a discussion of the impact of different physics on different materials. But Cady also talks about the importance of using the compelling nature of space to drive kids to want to become more educated and to improve life here on Earth. In addition to Cady's new book, Cady was recently in a documentary on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV, along with her family, NASA personnel and other astronauts. It's called “Space: The Longest Goodbye” and it's about how we are going to send people to Mars and put the human into human spaceflight. You can find out more about her new book and everything else she's up to on her website, https://www.cadycoleman.com/. To find the kind of bookstore you love that carries “Sharing Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change,” you can go to www.bookshop.org. Follow Cady on Instagram, Twitter (X), and Threads: @astro_cady. And please be sure to check out People Love Art, which shares 50% of their profits with their artists and donates 10% to causes of the artist's choice: https://peopleloveart.com/. You can also find out more about AstroAccess (mentioned in Part 1) here: https://astroaccess.org/. (Please note that The LIUniverse receives no compensation for these links and mentions. We just like what they're doing in the world!) We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: 3 crew members in a Soyuz space capsule – NASA/Bill Ingalls, Public Domain Ron Garan on the space station – NASA, Public Domain Eileen Collins in command of the Space Shuttle (STS-93) – NASA, Public Domain Ed Dwight in the Air force – USAF, Public Domain Bronze by Ed Dwight – Photo by Carol M. 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Have you ever been denied an opportunity? Was it for reasons unrelated to your capabilities? How did you handle it? Well astronaut, retired Air Force pilot, entrepreneur, and sculptor Ed Dwight was denied one of the biggest opportunities and took it in stride. How? He knew how to pivot. In this episode, he tells us about his extraordinary life and shares what he knows about excellence, resilience and change. If you need a jolt of inspiration and wisdom, have a listen.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A native of Kansas City Kansas, Ed Dwight took his childhood obsession with airplanes to joining the Air Force, becoming a test pilot in a time when black men had to fight just to SERVE in the military, ending up becoming the first African American to be selected for the Aerospace Research Pilot School with an eye on becoming the first black astronaut...but that part of his story came to an abrupt halt when those in power decided the country wasn't ready for a black man in space. But last month, Ed FINALLY achieved his dream as be flew into space on Blue Origin's New Shephard...and, as such, became the oldest person to ever fly into space, and the distinction of now being referred to as an astronaut.
When it comes to the space race, we all know names like Neil Armstrong and Yuri Gagarin. But in most moments in history, there are a few names that fall through the cracks. One of those names was Ed Dwight.When Ed was selected to train to become an astronaut, many thought he would become the first Black man to go to space — but Ed faced some unexpected hurdles. Today on the show, we bring you that story — and a surprising update on Ed's 63-year-wait to go to space. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram @radiodiaries for more on our stories. You can also visit us at radiodiaries.org.
Ed Dwight, Wally Funk, kvinner generelt og andre som ikke er/var protestantiske hvite menn med crew-cut. I denne episoden tar vi for oss alle dem som ble forbigått og utelatt fra romeventyret på grunn av kjønn, rase og legning. Aktualisert av at Ed Dwight nylig ble verdens eldste i verdensrommet, 60 år etter at han forsøkte å bli astronaut.
NASA astronaut and pilot of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, Victor Glover, joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss the first Starliner launch, SpaceX, Artemis, Orion, NASA's mojo and his upcoming mission around the Moon. Plus space investor Mason Angel, crew of the recent Blue Orion sub-orbital flight, shares his experiences and what it was like to be to share the ride alongside 90 year-old Ed Dwight, NASA's first Black astronaut candidate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
NASA astronaut and pilot of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, Victor Glover, joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss the first Starliner launch, SpaceX, Artemis, Orion, NASA's mojo and his upcoming mission around the Moon. Plus space investor Mason Angel, crew of the recent Blue Orion sub-orbital flight, shares his experiences and what it was like to be to share the ride alongside 90 year-old Ed Dwight, NASA's first Black astronaut candidate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Témánk a kilencvenévesen űrugrást végrehajtó Edward Dwight, akit már a hatvanas években majdnem kiválogattak a világ első fekete űrhajósának, mégis csak most jutott föl. Sok érdekes témakört érintünk: az afro-amerikai űrhajósok és űrkutatók történetét a déli államokban működő lNASA-központokban, az idősek űrrepülését illetve az űrturizmust. https://parallaxis.blog.hu/2024/05/30/sokol_ep185 https://youtu.be/GuZmJTLca70 Patreon oldalunkon támogatóink számára a nyilvános premier előtt tesszük elérhetővé podcastjeink epizódjait, illetve a Parallaxis Podcast hosszabb, különleges változatát – akár már havi 1000 forintért! (a tájékoztatás nem teljes körű) https://www.patreon.com/parallaxis Adásainkat megtalálod többek között Spotify-on, Soundcloud- és YouTube-csatornánkon, valamint Google és Apple Podcasts-en is! Kattints és válassz platformot! https://parallaxis.blog.hu/2021/07/16/podcast_platformok Még több podcast a Parallaxis Univerzumban: http://podcast.emtv.hu
At age 90, Astronaut training finally pays off for Ed Dwight with an adventure six decades in the making. Weird Wednesday brings us the oldest truck driver, odd races, and Guinness World Record “professional” David Rush is at it again. Plus, on This Day in History, the Turkey Trot gets 15 women fired. 90-Year-Old Astronaut (GNN) (NPR) 90-Year-Old Truck Driver (UPI) Odd Races (AP News) Rush's Disc Catching Record (UPI) Turkey Trot (NPR) (YouTube - Jared Morin) (YouTube - Adventures in Dance) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mac shares heartwarming and inspiring stories. David set a new Guinness World Record by catching and putting on five t-shirts in 46.09 seconds. A new vaccine patch shows promise in protecting kids from measles. A police dog, Mercury, heroically finds a missing 85-year-old woman. Sean Cummings raises over $83,000 to eliminate school lunch debts in honor of his late wife. Finally, Ed Dwight fulfills his dream of going to space at the age of 90, breaking the record for the oldest person in space. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!
The American space travel company Blue Origin announced that it sent 90-year-old Ed Dwight into space, making him the oldest space traveler. 美国太空旅行公司蓝色起源宣布将90岁的埃德·德怀特送入太空，使他成为最年长的太空旅行者。 The company said Dwight was the first Black astronaut candidate and was picked personally by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. But it said Dwight was not chosen to be among the next group of astronauts. 该公司表示，德怀特是第一位黑人宇航员候选人，于 1961 年由约翰·F·肯尼迪总统亲自挑选。但该公司表示，德怀特并未被选为下一批宇航员之一。 Dwight spent a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers on the Blue Origin spacecraft. It reached the edge of space for about 10 minutes. Dwight called the flight “a life changing experience.” 德怀特和其他五名乘客在蓝色起源飞船上度过了几分钟的失重状态。 它到达太空边缘大约10分钟。 德怀特称这次飞行是“一次改变人生的经历”。 With the flight, Dwight passed Star Trek actor William Shatner as the oldest person to reach space. Shatner's flight took place in 2021. 通过这次飞行，德怀特超越了《星际迷航》演员威廉·夏特纳，成为到达太空最年长的人。 沙特纳的飞行发生在 2021 年。 Dwight joined four businessmen from the U.S. and France. The cost of the trip for each was not released. Blue Origin said Dwight's flight was paid for by Space for Humanity, a nonprofit group based in Denver, Colorado. The group aims to send people of many different backgrounds into space as “citizen astronauts.” 德怀特和四位来自美国和法国的商人一起。 每人的旅行费用并未公布。 蓝色起源表示，德怀特的飞行费用是由总部位于科罗拉多州丹佛市的非营利组织“人类空间”支付的。 该组织的目标是将许多不同背景的人作为“公民宇航员”送入太空。 Dwight was in a test pilot program at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The program called “The Right Stuff” was the training ground for early astronauts. After being passed over, he retired from the military in 1966. 德怀特正在加利福尼亚州爱德华兹空军基地参加试飞员计划。 这个名为“The Right Stuff”的计划是早期宇航员的训练场。 被淘汰后，他于1966年从军队退役。 He later became a sculptor who made statues of Civil Rights leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and others. 后来他成为一名雕塑家，为马丁·路德·金、弗雷德里克·道格拉斯、哈里特·塔布曼等民权领袖制作雕像。 The U.S. space agency NASA announced Guion Bluford as the first Black astronaut in 1978, Bluford first reached space in 1983. The former Soviet Union placed the first person with African and Cuban ancestry, Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez, into orbit in 1980. 美国宇航局于 1978 年宣布吉安·布卢福德 (Guion Bluford) 为第一位黑人宇航员，布卢福德于 1983 年首次进入太空。1980 年，前苏联将第一位具有非洲和古巴血统的人阿纳尔多·塔马约·门德斯 (Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez) 送入轨道。The stories of Dwight and Bluford are among those told in the documentary movie from National Geographic called The Space Race. It is about Black astronauts. 国家地理纪录片《太空竞赛》讲述了德怀特和布卢福德的故事。 这是关于黑人宇航员的。 Dwight's flight on May 19 was the first launch with a crew for Blue Origin in nearly two years. All flights were grounded after an accident in 2022. Flights without a crew restarted last December. Sunday's flight was the seventh to carry space tourists. 德怀特 5 月 19 日的飞行是蓝色起源近两年来首次载人发射。 2022 年发生事故后，所有航班均停飞。去年 12 月，没有机组人员的航班重新启动。 周日的航班是第七次搭载太空游客的航班。 Businessman and founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos also started started Blue Origin, a company that seeks to make space tourism popular. 商人兼亚马逊创始人杰夫·贝佐斯还创办了蓝色起源公司，该公司致力于让太空旅游变得流行。 After completing his flight on Blue Origin's spacecraft, Dwight said, “I thought I really didn't need this in my life,” but added, “But now, I need it in my life…I am ecstatic.” 在完成蓝色起源飞船的飞行后，德怀特说：“我以为我的生活中真的不需要这个，”但补充道，“但现在，我的生活中需要它......我欣喜若狂。”
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Embark on a celestial journey with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this episode of Space Nuts, where they explore a variety of space phenomena that are as intriguing as they are mysterious. Firstly, they discuss Blue Origin's return to the stars with NS-25, a mission that marked a triumphant comeback after technical setbacks. The flight not only signifies Blue Origin's resilience but also the inspirational story of Ed Dwight, the first African-American astronaut candidate, who at 90 years old, set a record as the oldest person to reach space.Next, the conversation lightens with the discovery of a planet with the consistency of fairy floss, also known as cotton candy or candy floss. WASP-193b, a gas giant that defies the norms of density and composition, leaves astronomers scratching their heads. How does a planet become so 'fluffy'? What could it possibly be made of? These are the questions that Andrew and Fred ponder as they delve into the mysteries of planet formation.Lastly, the duo discusses the gravitational wave background in the universe, likening it to the cosmic microwave background radiation. They explore how pulsar timing arrays are providing new insights into the 'hiss' of gravitational waves created by countless cosmic events, offering a deeper understanding of the universe's dynamic fabric.From record-breaking astronauts to cotton candy planets and the cosmic symphony of gravitational waves, this episode of Space Nuts is packed with astronomical wonders that will leave you in awe. Tune in and let your curiosity soar to the farthest reaches of space.00:00:00 This is Space Nuts, where we talk astronomy and space science00:01:12 Professor Fred Watson discusses eating fairy floss with a moustache00:02:10 Bright flash in the sky over Europe turned out to be comet00:05:55 Ed Dwight was the first astronaut of colour to be selected by NASA00:10:10 This is a newly discovered planet, or newly identified planet00:17:14 Planet in orbit around red dwarf star 1200 light years away00:21:06 Fred: Some work is being done on background gravitational waves00:28:17 Fred Watson: People are fascinated by gravitational waves because of mystery Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar voyage by visiting our support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe. Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.www.spacenuts.iowww.bitesz.comhttps://www.bitesz.com/show/space-nuts/support/Sponsor:www.bitesz.com/nordpass
Starliner delays launch again but hopes for a June 2 launch now. SpaceX is continues to launch successfully with the latest launch for the NRO. Ed Dwight wasn't given a chance to go to space 60 years ago but has now taken a trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket and become t he oldest person to ever go to space. NASA's oldest active astronaut will go back to the ISS for a 6 month mission at 69 years old. Juno has given us some new looks at Europa and Euclid has given us five brand new looks of the universe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
More than 60 years after he was selected but ultimately passed over to become this country's first Black astronaut, Ed Dwight finally made it to space. He flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket as it skimmed space on a roughly ten-minute flight. Geoff Bennett sat down with Dwight to discuss his long journey. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Er ist inzwischen wieder sicher gelandet, aber er war oben. Der 90Jährige Ed Dwight ist damit der bislang älteste Mensch im All.
Your daily kids news podcast. At 90 years young, Ed Dwight finally got his long-awaited lift-off! After decades of waiting, he zoomed to the edge of space, experiencing weightlessness. This former Air Force pilot and renowned sculptor showed that dreams have no expiration date. What a stellar adventure! Ever heard of finger wrestling? In Germany, competitors face off in an intense game of fingerhakeln, pulling a leather strip with just one finger! It might sound simple, but it's serious business with strained muscles and even dislocated fingers. Definitely not for the faint-hearted! Soccer star Sam Kerr won't join the Olympics due to a knee injury. But fear not! Midfielders Katrina Gorry and Aivi Luik are on the mend and ready to play. Catch some Matildas in action this Friday at Marvel Stadium. Get your cheers ready! Bluey fans went wild, crashing the internet to snag tickets for Bluey World in Brisbane. This immersive event lets you explore Bluey's life-size home and play interactive games. It's set to draw 200,000 visitors and boost the local economy by $18 million. Ready for a Bluey adventure? For the full episode transcript, click here.
Ed Dwight, the first Black man trained as an astronaut 63 years ago goes to space at age 90. Plus, in a TODAY Exclusive: Remembering Princess Diana as a global fashion icon before her dresses go to auction. And, TODAY Exclusive: Drake Bell shares his story in first television interview since the release of “Quiet on Set.”
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell sat down with Pope Francis and asked the pontiff about many contemporary issues, including social media's impact on young people. The historic conversation aired Sunday on "60 Minutes" and more will air Monday in a prime-time special on CBS.Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.Gymnast Simone Biles dominated Saturday's U.S. Classic Competition in Connecticut, taking home her seventh career all-around win at the meet. She spoke with CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss her quest for a third Olympic appearance. Cory Slater decided to donate his kidney to his best friend, Curtis Choe. However, Slater wasn't a match. But thanks to a program through the National Kidney Registry, Slater was able to donate his kidney to a person he matched with and in return Choe was prioritized to find his own match. He received a new kidney from a total stranger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to a new episode of Discover Daily, the AI-generated podcast curated by Perplexity to satisfy your curiosity about the latest in tech, science, and culture. In today's episode, we delve into the controversy surrounding OpenAI's lifetime non-disparagement policy, which has sparked significant debate within the tech community. This policy prevents former employees from criticizing the company for life, raising questions about its enforceability and alignment with OpenAI's mission of transparency. CEO Sam Altman has since announced that the company will no longer include this clause in future exit agreements, aiming to restore trust and accountability.Next, we explore Blue Origin's successful return to crewed spaceflights with the NS-25 mission. This mission marked a significant milestone after a nearly two-year hiatus and included Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate, who became the oldest person to fly in space at 90 years old. Despite a minor parachute issue, the mission was a success, highlighting Blue Origin's commitment to advancing space tourism and overcoming technical challenges to ensure safety.We also discuss the exciting rumors about the iPhone 17 Slim, which suggest a significant redesign for Apple's 2025 lineup. The new model is expected to be significantly thinner, feature a 6.6-inch display, and have a relocated rear camera layout. Additionally, we delve into the extension of the periodic table, where scientists are working to discover new elements beyond those currently known. Finally, we touch on Theory of Mind tests, which assess social cognition and the ability to understand others' mental states. These tests are crucial for understanding developmental psychology and have been instrumental in studying conditions like autism.From Perplexity's Discover feed:OpenAI's lifetime non-disparagement policyhttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/OpenAIs-lifetime-nondisparagemen-zpSQ7UGdR8SUGWBdhq5YXgBlue Origin's crewed mission successhttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Blue-Origins-crewed-yhWVFv6GQECkHtGZyDfzowSlim iPhone17 rumorshttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Slim-iPhone17-rumors-Gn2YI7u3SDugybIp2X3AMwExtension of the periodic tablehttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/Extension-of-the-8HsNR1ttTxCCWVU59tTUZAThe theory of mind testshttps://www.perplexity.ai/search/The-theory-of-At38tz4DRQuhx7suOfda7wPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
Welcome Nightshifters! Back with episode 145 of Last Night's Coffee with Chuck and Jon! This week, Chuck bought a Traeger and watched Rambo for the first time... There's a new art display "Portal" connecting NYC and Dublin and the results are as expected... Ed Dwight is the oldest man to enter outer space... Chuck tries the Habanero Hot Soda!!!! Scottie Scheffler is arrested on his way to the PGA Championship... the Iranian president was involved in a helicopter crash.... a Conspiracy Corner surrounding the barge accidents and a Meme of the Week wraps up the show! Thanks for tuning in Nightshifters!
Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st. Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight. A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges. Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy. He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe. These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct. While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding. Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China. He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait. Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: wix.com/studio
Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st. Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight. A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges. Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy. He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe. These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct. While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding. Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China. He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait. Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: wix.com/studio
Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st. Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight. A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges. Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy. He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe. These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct. While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding. Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China. He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait. Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: wix.com/studio
Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st. Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight. A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges. Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy. He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe. These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct. While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding. Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China. He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait. Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: wix.com/studio
The Standard's Vicky Jessop discusses all the expected highlights from London Games Festival 2024 - including the Bafta Games Awards. The first ever US Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, will finally go to space at 90 years old.There's a solar eclipse happening next week and forecasters say it will be partially visible from parts of the UK.Also in this episode:Study suggests prostate cancer cases are set to double worldwide between 2020 & 2040Quest to power homes with solar panels in space passes major milestoneSamsung: Tech giant sees profits jump by more than 900%Brace yourselves, Disney+ will crack down on password sharing from JuneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2023 National Geographic documentary “The Space Race” explores the history of Black astronauts, including Kansas City's own Ed Dwight. Local nonprofit aSTEAM Village is screening the movie to fund their trip to the 50th National Society of Black Engineers convention in Atlanta.
The first Black astronaut candidate talks about his experiences with the astronaut program in this in-depth conversation about his pioneering space journey.Welcome to Season 4 of Behind the Wings, which means 10 new episodes coming your way! It's February, and in celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to speak with the first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight Jr. In 1961, just 3 years after NASA started, our guest was making waves as a test pilot in aviation and training to be one of the first astronauts. Ed talks about his incredible journey, his time in the Air Force and the space program, and how, in an instant, the dream of space flight was taken away. Ed's resume reads: Air Force Test Pilot, America's First Black Astronaut Candidate, IBM Computer Systems Engineer, Aviation Consultant, Restaurateur, Real Estate Developer, Construction Entrepreneur, and Sculpture Artist. There's a lot to learn in this episode!Key Takeaways:Ed first got into flying as a kid when pilots at the nearby airport in Kansas paid him to help clean their aircraft.Dwight signed up for the Air Force after seeing a newspaper featuring a Black fighter pilot on the cover.To get Black voters, Kennedy promised to get a Black candidate into the astronaut program.After quickly rising through the ranks in the Air Force, Dwight was the only Black pilot to meet the strict requirements to become an astronaut.Ed trained with 16 others in the astronaut program headed by Chuck Yeager.After Kennedy's assassination, it was clear that Ed was being ousted from his astronaut training. He resigned from the Air Force shortly after.His time in the Air Force didn't discourage him. He went on to become a very successful sculpture artist, creating memorials and art representing the accomplishments and history of Black people in America.Resources:Ed Dwight's Website Ed Dwight's Wiki The Almost Moon Man – New York Times I Was Poised to be the First Black Astronaut. I Never Made it to Space. | 'Almost Famous' by Op-Docs – New York Times Ed Dwight Jr. Was Set to Become America's First Black Astronaut - YouTube
Ed Dwight – space pioneer Ed Dwight joins Tavis to discuss NatGeo's “The Space Race” documentary saluting Black astronauts.
This week on Planetary Radio, we take a peek behind the scenes at National Geographic's new documentary, “The Space Race,” which celebrates the triumphs and struggles of the first African-American space pioneers and astronauts. Co-directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés, space pioneer Ed Dwight, and astronaut Leland Melvin join us to discuss the film. But first, Casey Dreier, The Planetary Society's chief of space policy, and Jack Kiraly, our director of government relations, give an update on the U.S. budget gridlock that caused the recent layoff of hundreds of people at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Twitch streamer Moohoodles joins the show later to talk about her upcoming stream with Planetary Radio, and we close out with What's Up with Bruce Betts and a new random space fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-space-raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Q&A on the National Geographic film The Space Race with co-Directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés, space pioneer Ed Dwight, and astronaut & executive producer Leland Melvin. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. Explores the experiences of the first Black astronauts through decades of archive film and interviews in a reflective illumination on the burden of breaking barriers.
Season 7: Episode 36 Get to know the first African-American to attempt to become a Pilot Mr. Ed Dwight. _________________________________________________________ LaKisha LaTaye Davis is a certified life coach, author, event and podcast host, as well as speaker. She is the author of "The Power of Words: Affirmations to Promote You in Life and Business" as well as "The Seven Sins of Social Media: Change Your Approach to Increase Engagement". As a military veteran she has served at the White House Medical Unit, the Pentagon and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. LaTaye is a seasoned leader within the federal and state government as well as big box retail companies. Her professional and personal experiences coupled with her out of the box approach allows her to be able to work with women and men from various demographics and cultures. FOLLOW LaTaye on IG: @latayedavis RESOURCES: https://stan.store/latayedavis BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3HnJSng GLOBAL GIRLS PODCAST on IG: @globalgirlspodcast SUBSCRIBE TO YouTube: @latayedavis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalgirlspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalgirlspodcast/support
Astronaut Ed Dwight & Co-Director Lisa Cortes spoke to Bill about THE SPACE RACE - it weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others.
Scott Watson talks with Ed Dwight - America's first trained black astronaut. Yet he is more famous for something else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE SPACE RACE weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others. In THE SPACE RACE, directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés profile the pioneering Black pilots, scientists and engineers who joined NASA to serve their country in space, even as their country failed to achieve equality for them back on Earth. From 1963, when the assassination of JFK thwarted Captain Ed Dwight's quest to reach the moon, to 2020, when the echoes of the civil unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd reached the International Space Station, the story of African Americans at NASA is a tale of world events colliding with the aspirations of uncommon men. The bright dreams of Afrofuturism become reality in THE SPACE RACE, turning science fiction into science fact and forever redefining what "the right stuff" looks like, giving us new heroes to celebrate and a fresh history to explore.
THE SPACE RACE weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others. In THE SPACE RACE, directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés profile the pioneering Black pilots, scientists and engineers who joined NASA to serve their country in space, even as their country failed to achieve equality for them back on Earth. From 1963, when the assassination of JFK thwarted Captain Ed Dwight's quest to reach the moon, to 2020, when the echoes of the civil unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd reached the International Space Station, the story of African Americans at NASA is a tale of world events colliding with the aspirations of uncommon men. The bright dreams of Afrofuturism become reality in THE SPACE RACE, turning science fiction into science fact and forever redefining what "the right stuff" looks like, giving us new heroes to celebrate and a fresh history to explore.
You may not know the name Ed Dwight, but you should. A native of KCK, he took his childhood obsession with airplanes to joining the Air Force, becoming a test pilot in a time when black men had to fight just to SERVE in the military, ending up becoming the first African American to be selected for the Aerospace Research Pilot School with an eye on becoming the first black astronaut...but that part of his story came to an abrupt halt when those in power decided the country wasn't ready for a black man in space. And now he, and others, tell their story in the upcoming documentary, The Space Race...and we had the honor of meeting Ed this morning!
Space exploration has long fascinated humans, from the fantasy of the ancient Greeks to the moon landings of the last century. It's about pushing into new frontiers -- and not just technological ones. In the last part of our series, "Hidden Histories," we learn about Ed Dwight, a trailblazing Air Force pilot who helped pave the way for NASA's Black astronauts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Many of the Black Madonnas that Grace Europe are of African Origin. A major influence in the history and cultivation of Christianity originates in Africa, specifically under the deeds of the Evangelist Mark. Born in Africa, he emigrated to Palestine around the time of Christ's Ministry, became a companion of both the Apostle Peter and John, and returned to Africa to become Bishop of Alexandria. This episode of The Black Madonna Speaks will explore Mark's biography and influence on African Christology, and later in the episode, we will explore Our Lady Mother of Africa a modern Black Madonna sculpted by Ed Dwight for the Mother of Africa Chapel at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. For information on the upcoming tour to Namibia in September 2023, please visit http://www.sophiaservices.ca/ For Ed Dwight Studios in Denver, Colorado https://www.eddwight.com/galleries/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephanie-georgieff/support
We're taking the rest of 2022 off. We'll be back with a new episode the first week in January. In the interim we bring you a Tenet Rewind from the first year of the podcast, an interview with world renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.Ed talks about his early days growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, how he joined the Air Force and became a pilot, his time as America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, his various business ventures, and how he became a world renowned sculptor creating memorials and works all over the United States.Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ed Dwight.Check out Ed Dwight's work at www.eddwight.comContact Ed Dwight at edd@eddwight.com
The Chappie James Memorial Sculpture by Ed Dwight, Kite Festival with Council on Aging, loss of Queen Elizabeth II, parenting
Ed Dwight Jr. - Former Air Force Test Pilot, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, IBM Computer Systems Engineer, Aviation Consultant, Restaurateur, Real Estate Developer and Construction Entrepreneur. In 1961, he was the first African American to be trained as an astronaut. He was hand-picked for astronaut training at the urging of President John F Kennedy's Administration. He joins Tavis to discuss how he nearly became the first Black astronaut.
Colorado's transit systems could get a major upgrade in coming years. Then, researchers at Colorado State University are working on vaccines to fight future pandemics. Plus, an effort to teach "media literacy" in Colorado schools. Plus, Denver sculptor Ed Dwight is honored with a namesake asteroid. And Fort Collins poet Jodie Hollander's outdoor inspiration.
Colorado’s transit systems could get a major upgrade in coming years. Then, researchers at Colorado State University are working on vaccines to fight future pandemics. Plus, an effort to teach "media literacy" in Colorado schools. Plus, Denver sculptor Ed Dwight is honored with a namesake asteroid. And Fort Collins poet Jodie Hollander's outdoor inspiration.
In our final episode of February we wanted to share what to expect in space to start March 2021 (on earth and mars). I share my thoughts on Mars Perseverance Landing and the data we've gathered. The inevitable fake science reporting or poor attention grabbing content sharing fake Mars has returned. Can we get better at this as science communicators? Latest data from Mars rover (images, videos, & more) can be found here: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/images/ Then we close talking about NASA's history, which is infinitely tied with Black History month. This year we learned about Nichelle Nichols' influence on NASA from the 1970's-2015. A major influencer on the diversity of talent from all spectrums of humanity. The new movie about Nichelle Nichols, 'Woman in Motion', on this exact topic can be found here: https://amzn.to/3e2MpWa More about Ed Dwight: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Dwight More about Charles Bolden: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bolden
On a very special holiday weigh in, Larry is joined by his daughter Lauren Wilmore to share how the lyrics of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” have changed over time. Later, Larry is joined by sculptor and former US Air Force test pilot Ed Dwight to discuss his journey to nearly becoming the first black astronaut in the 1960s (16:00), the racism that stopped him from making it to Space, and more. Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Lauren Wilmore and Ed Dwight
Heading into Thanksgiving weekend, Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Avery Lill each share an interview from 2020 they're especially grateful for. Ryan chose his conversation from August with 90 year old Ken Felts, of Arvada, who, in the solitude of quarantine, came out of the closet. Avery can't forget her interview, also from August, with Renaissance man Ed Dwight, of Denver-- test pilot and sculptor.
Heading into Thanksgiving weekend, Colorado Matters hosts Ryan Warner and Avery Lill each share an interview from 2020 they’re especially grateful for. Ryan chose his conversation from August with 90 year old Ken Felts, of Arvada, who, in the solitude of quarantine, came out of the closet. Avery can’t forget her interview, also from August, with Renaissance man Ed Dwight, of Denver-- test pilot and sculptor.
Ed Dwight, the first African American to be trained as an astronaut and the sculptor of major international monuments. In Episode One, Dwight and Jo Muse discuss what led him to his successes and why his upbringing and a strong mother prepared him for a life during segregation.
Census workers are knocking on doors but their work will be cut short by a month. Then, how will college students learn this fall? And, U.S. Rep. Ken Buck's new book about the U.S. Capitol. Also, RTD may cut its security force for a more “holistic” approach. Plus, sculptor Ed Dwight, at a time when the nation reconsiders some of its well-known statuary.
Census workers are knocking on doors but their work will be cut short by a month. Then, how will college students learn this fall? And, U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s new book about the U.S. Capitol. Also, RTD may cut its security force for a more “holistic” approach. Plus, sculptor Ed Dwight, at a time when the nation reconsiders some of its well-known statuary.
On this episode of Talking Space, the main focus is on Mars as three countries send missions to the red planet. We discuss the United Arab Emirates first mission to the red planet and the implications it has for the country and that part of the world. We then discuss China's mission which was also launched, their first solo mission to Mars, and discuss where their space program stands right now and if they could become a major player again in space. Finally NASA is up with their Mars 2020 mission and the Perseverance rover. We discuss some launch successes and one failure unfortunately for Rocket Labs of their Electron rocket and what it means for their future. We also discuss another delay of the James Webb Space Telescope and what you can do to see Comet NEOWISE before it disappears. Kat Robison brings us a special piece on a space pioneer you may not have heard of, Ed Dwight. You can read the original article by clicking here. Finally we remember U.S. Representative John Lewis and his surprising connection to the International Space Station. Show recorded 7-19-2020 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Kat Robison x (x)
In this episode, Wes and Todd talk with world renowned artist and sculptor, Ed Dwight.Ed talks about his early days growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, how he joined the Air Force and became a pilot, his time as America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate, his various business ventures, and how he became a world renowned sculptor creating memorials and works all over the United States.Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ed Dwight.Check out Ed Dwight’s work at www.eddwight.comContact Ed Dwight at edd@eddwight.com
Whether internal or outward, the circumstances we’re thrust into invariably shape who webecome, and the mark we make on the world. Here are the stories of three people who’veadapted to exceptionally harsh environments by tapping into untold reserves of imagination andmoral courage: Ed Dwight, a former Air Force pilot who faced insurmountable hostility intraining to become the first African-American astronaut, and later emerged as a world-renowned sculptor whose art honors racial progress; Monther Altiti, a Mercy Corps officer whoendured life-altering trauma while growing up in the Middle East, then created a wildernesstherapy program to provide similarly troubled youth with the same sense of peace he discoveredin nature; and Cecilia McGough, a radio astronomer whose work in astrophysics has granted apowerful escape from the inner chaos of schizophrenia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gregory Kennedy is the Director of Operations at W(e)IRD World (Wild Idea Research & Development at weirdworld.xyz). They support global charitable initiatives focused on some of society’s most urgent challenges such as food insecurity, sustainable development, and climate change.Gregory and WIRD work with people who want to do good for themselves, for their communities and around the world.For the past 15 years he has been developing and producing media, technology and education projects utilizing mindfulness-based solutions to social and environmental issues.Gregory sees his role as a mentor and mentee who finds ways to include all the people together to serve their best roles in what he calls a Mosaic of people. He believes that Kindness is a superior business model that, within set parameters, can scale better than competitiveness, frustration, pettiness, regret, revenge, merit (whatever that means) or apathy.In this conversation we talk about being a model of the world we want to live in. We unpack race relations and overcoming prejudice by being exposed to one another. We discuss blockchain as a way of creating trust when there isn't trust. We reflect on how the philosophy and proliferation of nonviolence has changed the world. We also bond about the perspective that's gained by living abroad and seeing how other people live, and then being able to look back at the United States and current political trends from an outside perspective. And get really deep into sports as an analogy for politics. The take home is: Don’t get overconfident, don’t think that any win is an absolute win, and always try to play a better game.Gregory Kennedy ResourcesW(e)IRD World is co-founded by Gregory. Their mission is to “Increase people’s capacity for empathy, both online and offline.” One of W(e)IRD World's first creations is Undiscovered Stories:You can play Undiscovered Stories, “The Learn and Earn” blockchain Trivia Game, earn UDGT tokens, learn about the achievements and contributions of girls and women in a variety of fields throughout history (like Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson (see: below)), and support girls and women-led initiatives by going here: https://undiscoveredstory.com. To learn more about Undiscovered Story, here is an FAQ, a Medium article and a podcast.Blockchain:Among many other things, Gregory is a Blockchain architect and consultant. Blockchain is a distributed, decentralized, public ledger. At its most basic level, blockchain is literally just a chain of blocks, where the “block” is digital information stored in a “chain” (a public database). Gregory and I talk about it as a way to create trust without trust, by using community support and transparency.Learn more about blockchain with this article “Blockchain Explained” on Investopedia, or this video “What is BLOCKCHAIN?” created by the Centre of International Governance Innovation. If you want to go down the nerdier rabbit hole, 3blue1brown has made this amazing video: “But how does bitcoin actually work?” I highly recommend 3blue1brown for anyone wanting complex math explained in interesting and understandable ways. Here is Gregory's Medium page, which includes these articles: “Stake Your Reputation Protocol (SYRP) — For a P2P Economy” and “Free Social Benefit Coins. A Blockchain, Crypto, Sharable Prosperity, Giftivism based Airdrop idea.”Other resources:Here are some of the people and things we discussed in the episode:Ed Dwight: the man set to be the first black astronaut in the 1960s, but racism got in the way (Learn about him here on this podcast and article from the New York Times). He later became an artist. Here you can find Dwight's his art.Hidden Figures is a movie about a black female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race.The movie is based on the book: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, and features the story of the badass mathematician Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson. Watch the trailer here.“Kindness scales. It scales better than competitiveness, frustration, pettiness, regret, revenge, merit (whatever that means) or apathy.Kindness ratchets up. It leads to more kindness. It can create trust and openness and truth and enthusiasm and patience and possibility.Kindness, in one word, is a business model, an approach to strangers and a platform for growth.It might take more effort than you were hoping it would, but it's worth it.- Seth GodinJane Goodall's project, Roots and Shoots, is one of Gregory's favorite that he has supportedNonviolence ResourcesLearn more here about Thich Nhat Hanh here at the Plum Village website. Also check out this amazing video of him that I believe captures what the power of nonviolent force looks like:Gregory tells the story about how Alfred Hassler of FOR (Fellowship of Reconciliation) introduced Thich Nhat Hanh to nonviolent strategy. For a deep dive into the branching history of nonviolence I recommend OZY's The Thread “Season 3: A History of Nonviolence.” This podcast series tracing the history of Nonviolence From Colin Kapernick to Dr. King and FOR veteran, Bayard Rustin, through Gandhi and Tolstoy all the way back to a ship captain's son’s friendship with a slave.A Force More Powerful is the classic documentary series about power of nonviolence: You can watch Part 1 and Part 2Research by Erica Chenoweth "suggests that nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful in creating broad-based change than violent campaigns are."Here's her Article in The Harvard Gazette "Nonviolent resistance proves potent weapon"Here's her TED TalkHere's info about her book Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent ConflictGregory was part of making The 5 Powers movie.The 5 Powers is a moving fusion of documentary footage, historic montage and vivid animation that send a powerful message of peace. Using modern technology and dramatic storytelling, the film focuses on three true heroes and their nonviolent re-solution of conflict through a mind-ful, compassionate approach. As the film tells the story of seemingly unstoppable violence, it also communicates an ultimate truth. There is no good or bad, no white or black. This ultimate truth has the power to unite us.You can buy or rent The 5 Powers here.MusicThe music in this episode is “Peace is the Way,” aPlum Village Song, sung by Sister Jewel with Lyrics by Thich Nhat Hanh.
On this episode, the inimitable Dan Coleman — LPL Librarian, Papier-mâché wizard, and #weneeddiversebooks advocate — talks to Polli and Kate about places where children's literature is sorely lacking. They also discuss alarm clocks and bird things. Listen up! Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/047-crow-funerals-papier-mache-and-unsung-kansas-heroes Two Book Minimum: The Language of Crows by Michael Westerfield (out of print but available via ILL) More crow goodness: Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton, A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki, and famous crows of Seattle) The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez Special Episode: Kansas Needs Diverse Books! Joining us is Dan Coleman, Collection Development Librarian and selector of children’s items.* Did you know that the U.S. turned down the chance to send the first astronaut of color to space? And that this astronaut -- Ed Dwight -- is from Kansas? Read Dan's blog post that inspired this episode for more information on overlooked Kansas figures whose stories need to be told, including Oscar Micheaux (featured here), Billy Mills, Lucile Bluford, KU grad and editor/publisher for The Call, and more. Check out a few of these awesome bibliographies with your kids (or for yourself!) -- Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game by John Coy No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tanya Bolden Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford (*btw youguyz, there are 65 THOUSAND items in the children’s section at LPL.) Upcoming at LPL: A GIANT ALARM CLOCK TO SMASH! AND MORE! Join us at Keep Retirement Weird on Sunday, Sept. 15th to see Dan's other handiwork, an enormous Papier-mâché alarm clock that current and upcoming retirees can smash to bits! ------------------------ 2019 Book Squad Goals Reading Challenge can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/LPLBSG2019 Twice(-ish) a month, the librarians are in, with their favorite recommendations in Two Book Minimum, a toe-to-toe discussion on a book or topic, as well as news from the book world, updates from Lawrence Public Library, and beyond. This episode was produced by Jim Barnes in the Sound & Vision studio. Our theme song is by Heidi Lynne Gluck. You can find the Book Squad Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or SoundCloud. Please subscribe and leave us comments – we’d love to know what you think, and your comments make it easier for other people to find our podcast. Happy reading and listening! xo, Polli & Kate
I'm back from my writing sabbatical with a great show! I highlight Ed Dwight, who should have been the first black-color astronaut but for discrimination in the 1960's. The Big Interview is with Julieanna Richardson, founder and executive director of The HistoryMakers (https://www.thehistorymakers.org/ ), which has recorded 3000+ interviews of black-color humans trying to survive…
There are two stories from the 1960s that America likes to tell about itself — the civil rights movement and the space race. We look at the brief moment when the two collided. Guest: Emily Ludolph, who covered this story for The New York Times, spoke with Ed Dwight, a former Air Force pilot who had trained to be the first black astronaut. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.Background reading: President John F. Kennedy was Ed Dwight’s champion. Within weeks of the president’s assassination, Mr. Dwight’s career as a prospective astronaut ended.
All week, On Second Thought has shared stories about people whose unsung contributions to the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago. One of those pioneers is 85-year-old Ed Dwight . The Kennedy administration was focused on winning the space race, while integrating the South. Former President John F. Kennedy chose Dwight — handsome, charismatic and skilled Air Force officer to be the first African American astronaut.
In the autumn of 1962, US president John F Kennedy laid out his ambition for the USA to put the first man on the moon. At the time, it seems, Kennedy already had in mind one particular individual who he wanted to be involved in what he described as "the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked". His administration had handpicked a young aeronautical engineer and test pilot from the US Air Force named Ed Dwight Jr to become the first African-American astronaut. Dotun Adebayo speaks to Dwight about his thoughts at the time, space exploration and why after Kennedy’s assassination, Dwight was unable to fulfil the president's ambition.
The second installment of our foray into Cool Colorful Colorado, Wandering Blerds pack a mountain of facts into this mega-episode. Meki wandered back to the Mile High City between episodes to bring you more sights, history, and mysteries of the Centennial State. Discover how Denver went from The City too Dead to Bury to the Queen City of the Plains home to over a dozen national and international companies. Meet the pioneers and progressives who blazed physical, philanthropic and philosophical trails to make Colorado a great place to live and exciting vacation destination. We introduce you to the first two Black Coloradans “Angel of the Rockies”, Clara Brown and James P. Beckwourth. Dig into the Issei and Nisei roots of Japanese Coloradan sugar beet farmers of the San Luis Valley. Find out why Denver was a “Mecca” for Japanese Americans during WWII. Plumb the depths of the Capitol building to discover the connection between Pancho Villa and the Colorado Historical Society Join us for a conversation with Colorado Women’s Hall of Famer, Cleo Parker Robinson, Founder and Artistic Director of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Monument maker, Ed Dwight, shares what brought him to Colorado; how he came to illustrate the history of Black Coloradans in statuary; and his roots as a NASA astronaut.
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration "Monumental Decisions: Art, Politics, and Social Responsibility" Conversation with artist Ed Dwight, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Texas Southern University Art Historian and Curator Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, moderated by ABC13’s news anchor Melanie Lawson In honor of the life and work of the Rev. Dr. King, the Chapel held a lecture and conversation exploring the power of symbols in our society today. Symbols hold power in our society. Flags, monuments, memorials…what story do they tell? Whose story do they tell? What is our collective responsibility to ensure that public space is available for all people, and how do we shape the narrative of the landmarks placed in the public sphere? In the past two years, a critical narrative around public monuments’ histories and intentions has garnered national attention. Before June 2015, there were more than 700 confederate monuments in public places around the nation. Many of these pieces were purchased in part with public funds, yet their selection and placement were decided by a select group of people. These symbols communicated a narrow history and were used to promote racial division and elevate white supremacy. Since 2017, over 42 of these statues and plaques have been removed. In contrast, when sculptor Ed Dwight began making public art in the 1970s, he travelled around the country and observed few monuments chronicling the history of African Americans. Over the past forty years he has created 128 monuments, memorials & public art installations around the U.S. depicting the contributions of African Americans to America’s landscape. Ed Dwight shared his journey beginning as an Air Force Test Pilot and America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate to a proficient public artist. Following his address, Dwight engaged in conversation with Harris County Commissioner for Precinct One Rodney Ellis and Texas Southern University Art Historian and Curator Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, moderated by ABC13's news anchor Melanie Lawson, exploring the artistic, historical and political realities of monuments in this country, and discussing the fine lines between chronicling and sharing history, preserving works of art, and creating a space that promotes justice and peace for all people.
As a kid, Ed Dwight never dreamed he might one day go to the moon, but he did fantasize about escaping life in Kansas. And it was that idea of escape that was so powerful for a young black man in the 50s.
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