Mae Jemison - (October 17, 1956 -                        )  - Astronomer
                                                                     Mae Jemison Biography - Biography.com
                                                                     Mae Jemison Biography - Notable Biography
                                                                     Dr. Mae Jemison - About.com; specifically focuses on her journey to becoming first African American female in space
                                                                    

Benjamin Banneker - (November 9, 1731 - October 9, 1806) - Astronomer, Mathematician
                                                                     Benjamin Banneker Biography - Biography.com
                                                                     Benjamin Banneker Biography - Notable Biography
                                                                     Benjamin Banneker Biography - About.com; specifically focuses on his journey to becoming an African American astronaut
                                                                     Benjamin Banneker Biography - inventors.com;

Guion Bluford - (November 22, 1942 -                        ) - Astronomer, 1st African American in Space
                                                                     Guion Bluford Biography - Biography.com
                                                                     Guion Bluford Biography - About.com
                                                                     Guion Bluford Biography - Space Facts