she set an example for the african american women that thought they couldnt go into space
Mae Jemison is the daughter of Charlie Jemison and Dorothy Green Jemison. She has two siblings both of whom are younger than her. Her family also includes her husband and two stepchildren. Her mother was an elementary school teacher and her father was a carpenter and an electrician.
Mae Jemison comes from a close-knit family. She is the oldest of three children with her brother Charles and sister Ada. Her parents Charlie and Dorothy both encouraged their children to pursue their dreams and reach for their goals. Her mother was an elementary school teacher and her father was a carpenter and an electrician.
Mae Jemison is also a part of a larger family. Her extended family includes her husband Jonathan and their two stepchildren Rachel and Robert. Mae also has three nieces and a nephew whom she loves spending time with.