HowtobeMs.White

“Growing up, I always assumed I would go into space. But I knew full well that people expected me to behave a certain way. I bucked the system. I don’t want mothers sayin’ ‘put that mud down, stop doing the because you’re going to ruin your dress.’ You get dirty sometimes. Who cares? You cannot do some of these things and keep your hair all nice.”—Mae Jemison

Today’s TechMAKER reached for the stars and then some. Mae Jemison saw the gender and racial discrimination in space exploration, but that didn’t stop her from becoming the very first African-American woman in space. 

Women’s History Month is a month set to observe and highlight the accomplishments of women as well as the contributions of women to history and events in history and society.

“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.”

— Michelle Obama

“I always felt like my value was much more in my intellect than it was in my appearance.”

— Kerry Washington

“You have to know what sparks the light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world.”

— Oprah Winfrey

“Each person must live their life as a model for others.”

— Rosa Parks

“I want to make sure we use all our talent, not just 25 percent. Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it and make it the life you want to live.”

— Mae Jemison

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA