The time has come to stop recognizing and exalting the names of segregationist politicians from Mississippi's dark past.

One such figure is Senator John C. Stennis, after whom the Stennis Space Center is named. Stennis, a long-time senator from Mississippi, was a proponent of racial segregation and opposed civil rights legislation. 

The Stennis Space Center is a beacon of innovation and future-oriented science, and it should carry a name that reflects equality and forward-thinking values.

Let's consider names that would inspire those who work within the space center, who come from varied backgrounds and contribute to the universal quest for knowledge that transcends racial and cultural divides. We should consider acknowledging notable figures in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who have contributed significantly to the Mississippi community or to our understanding of space.

Join us in advocating for a name that embodies the ideals of equality and progress and helps write a new chapter that future generations can be proud of. Sign this petition to ask decision-makers to take this necessary step toward healing and properly recognizing those who have shaped our present and future without the shadows of a segregationist past.