by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
Harris will be honored for his decades-long contributions to science, education, and leadership during the conference
Harris will be honored for his decades-long contributions to science, education, and leadership during the conference, which focuses on leadership development, career advancement, and networking opportunities for men of color in business and professional industries.
Harris made history in 1995 as the first African American astronaut to complete a spacewalk during NASA’s STS-63 mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery. During his career with NASA, Harris logged more than 438 hours in space and traveled more than seven million miles.
Mike Foale, NASA Astronaut & Spacewalk Partner, reflected on Harris and his journey.
“Bernard Harris did the first EVA by an African American, and it was a big deal. Bernard was cool about it, but from a historical and US— even a world— societal perspective, it was important.”
BLACK ENTERPRISE will highlight Harris’ impact across science, business, and education at The XCEL Summit for Men, which annually brings together executives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders for panel discussions, workshops, and mentorship opportunities centered on professional growth and community leadership.
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Source: Black Enterprise
