NASA faced a challenge in 1977 recruiting scientists, engineers, and astronauts for the Space Shuttle Program, prompting Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, to ask "Where are my people?" and lead a four-month effort to recruit the first Black, Latino, and Asian individuals to fly in space.
Woman in Motion
NASA ambassador Nichelle Nichols leads a historic mission to recruit top talent, attracting 8,000 exceptional individuals, including trailblazing astronauts who break racial barriers and become the first Black, Asian, and Latino space travelers.
