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Black History Year

His Scientific Invention Made The Moon Landing Possible

Black History Year

PushBlack

History

4.62.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2023

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

He was a hidden figure to many, kept out of the limelight because racists preferred it that way. But working in a white-run profession didn’t stop him from reaching for the stars. LITERALLY.













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0:00.0

The lights are off. Everything is quiet. You're ready to sleep.

0:05.0

But your brain isn't. It's going a mile a minute, stressing about every detail of your life.

0:11.0

Like that awkward thing you said when you were 13, or whether you chose the right career.

0:16.0

Or that unanswered text you sent earlier. Sound familiar?

0:20.0

Whether they strike before bed or anytime throughout the day. Racing thoughts are a pain.

0:25.0

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0:30.0

So they don't keep you up at night or stop you from enjoying the rest of your day.

0:34.0

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0:40.0

Connect by phone, video or chat from wherever you are.

0:44.0

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0:49.0

Get a break from your racing thoughts with better help.

0:52.0

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0:57.0

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1:04.0

He was a hidden figure to many, kept out of the limelight because races preferred it that way.

1:10.0

But working in a white run profession didn't stop him from reaching for the stars.

1:16.0

Literally. This is too many black history.

1:20.0

You didn't learn in school.

1:30.0

George Carruthers had always been curious about the world beyond his world, Ohio Town.

1:36.0

He even built his first telescope at only 10 years old.

1:40.0

He devoured space travel comic books and despite how the world tried to limit his people, he dreamed of traveling to space.

1:49.0

But would it all just be a dream?

1:58.0

Nope.

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