Nov. 27, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92
- His life story reads like a movie script. 92-year-old Ed Dwight has made history in space and sculpture
A remarkable Coloradan – and an American pioneer – celebrated his 92nd birthday in September. Ed Dwight was the first Black man to be selected for astronaut training more than 60 years ago. And six decades later, he became the oldest person to go to space. Dwight’s history-making didn’t stop there. He went on to become a celebrated artist, sculpting important monuments to Black legends. His…..