During a live interview on CBS Mornings, former astronaut Mae Jemison highlighted the need for inclusive terminology by correcting host Vladimir Duthiers when he referred to 'mankind.' Jemison, known as the first Black woman in space, stressed the importance of acknowledging diversity in space missions, especially during the historic all-female Blue Origin flight. The mission featured notable women and aimed to expand perceptions of who participates in space exploration. Jemison also discussed the transformative perspectives gained from space travel and its relevance to understanding human impact on Earth.
As Jemison spoke, Duthiers said, "Humankind. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Jemison continued, "Why is space important? When you just look at it, when you go up you get a perspective of the world that you can't get looking down on the ground."
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