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The document discusses the contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, three African-American women at NASA, during the space race as depicted in the film 'Hidden Figures.' It highlights the systemic barriers they faced, including segregation and discrimination, while emphasizing their significant achievements in a male-dominated field. The narrative encourages reflection on the ongoing struggles for equal rights and opportunities for African-American women.

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NASA

The document discusses the contributions of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, three African-American women at NASA, during the space race as depicted in the film 'Hidden Figures.' It highlights the systemic barriers they faced, including segregation and discrimination, while emphasizing their significant achievements in a male-dominated field. The narrative encourages reflection on the ongoing struggles for equal rights and opportunities for African-American women.

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Three brilliant African-American women at NASA.

Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn,


and Mary Jackson serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history.

The film “Hidden Figures” especially addresses the challenges by African-American


women working at NASA during the space race. Despite their crucial contributions, including
being denied access to the same facilities as their white colleagues. This demonstrates the
systemic barriers to equal opportunities and recognition for colored woman in professional
settings.

Dorothy learns of the impending installation of an IBM 7090 electronic computer that
could replace her co-workers. She visits the computer room and successfully starts the machine.
Later, she visit a public library, the librarian scolds her for visiting the whites-only section to
borrow a book about Fortran. After teaching herself Fortran an training her west area co-workers,
she is officially promoted to surprise the programming Department and the others are transferred
there.

These films offer a powerful glimpse into the historical and contemporary struggles faced
by African-American women in their pursuit of equal rights and opportunities. They highlight the
systemic nature of racism and segregation, which has denied Black women access to healthcare,
education, economic advancement, and basic human dignity. By showcasing these stories, these
films encourage critical reflection on the past and present, prompting us to work towards a future
where all individuals have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of race or gender.
References:

Clark, S. (2020, March 11). The real stories behind the hidden figures of NASA. Space.com.
https://www.space.com/35430-real-hidden-figures.html

Scharf, D. (2016, December 19). Hidden Figures: What you didn’t see in the movie. CNET.
https://www.cnet.com/culture/hidden-figures-nasa-true-stories-octavia-spencer-janelle-monae-
taraji-henson-kevin-costner/

Sheknows. (2017, January 13). Hidden Figures: What you didn’t see in the movie. SheKnows.
https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/7859/hidden-figures-what-you-didnt-see/

Kids.kiddle.co. (n.d.). Dorothy Vaughan. In Kidle. Retrieved from


https://kids.kiddle.co/Dorothy_Vaughan

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