How a pioneering pilot made the first attempt to break NASA's racial barrier




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Summary: 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