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Fredrick Drew Gregory

Meet Frederick Drew Gregory, the first African American to pilot a spacecraft in 1985

Meet Frederick Drew Gregory, the first African American to pilot a spacecraft in 1985

He has achieved outstanding feats in the area of space, but when it comes to buzzing about achievements or giving credit to whoever is due, he somehow slips under the radar. Born on January 7, 1941, his father, Francis A. Gregory, made attempts to shield him from the blatant racism that limited his ability to…

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