I was the first Black man to walk in space. My career as an astronaut was hard for my family.

I was the first Black man to walk in space. My career as an astronaut was hard for my family.

HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesDr. Bernard Harris is a medical doctor, astronaut, and venture capitalist.In 1995, he became the first African American to do a space walk.He attributes his success to education, and his foundation supports STEM for kids.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Bernard Harris, author of "Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go Of Fear To Reach Your Highest Potential". It has…