Few African-Americans are familiar with George W Gibbs, Jr, the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica. Having sailed on the infamous USS Bear from 1939 to 1941, he was a member of Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s III expedition to the South Pole. This expeditionary trip is widely considered the first collaborative project between the United States military and a private exploratory team. With his contribution, Gibbs left a profoundly important mark on humanity, breaking down barriers for not only people of color but demonstrating the importance of a more human, environmentally sensitive world.
Yep, and I'll be ordering this book now! Thank you for sharing her story!!
I just ordered this. I can't wait to read it thank you for alerting me to it !