Dr. Ronald McNair Park — Attraction in New York

This park was named after Ronald Erwin McNair, a black NASA astronaut and physicist who died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. A must visit of black historical relevance. This emotional place will open your eyes and increase you interest in learning about black history. A must visit of black historical relevance. This emotional place will open your eyes and increase you interest in learning about black history. ••••EACHONE•TEACHONE•••• Tap on my name or icon above and scroll down to see even more locations: 600+ BLACK HISTORY ICONS. 120 UK BLACK HISTORY ICONS 320+ CELEBRITY LOCATIONS. 150+ NYC BLACK...

During the 4th of July weekend, the park is a hub of culture & connectivity across the African Diaspora! The International African Arts Festival is a taste of home! The vendors come from a variety of places providing a variety of items (clothing/shoes, jewelry, accessories, instruments, food, traditional & educational entertainment, music...). I look forward to it EVERY year for more than 34 years (originally it was at Boys & Girls HS field in Bed Sty). Put it on your calendar! You won't want to miss...

This park, I went, formerly known as Guider Park, was named for Dr. McNair in the same year as the Challenger disaster. The sculpture fashioned a sensitive bronze portrait, set within a nine-foot tall polished red-granite pedestal resembling a modified rocket ship. The pyramidal base features bronze relief with images relating to Dr. McNair’s achievements and interests. Really excited by visiting this...