A group of Black female mathematicians, aeronautical engineers and human computers whose groundbreaking work for NASA during the 20th century space race contributed to the nation's historic ...

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An Arkansas woman who was a pioneer in the field of aeronautical mathematics and physics is now a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal. But Dorothy Hoover of Hope still remains somewhat of a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of ...

Four Black women who worked as scientists and mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race , known colloquially as “Hidden Figures,” were awarded Congressional Gold Medals on Wednesday for their ...