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Posted on Sep 19, 2024
NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medals for pioneering space work
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A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “Hidden Figures” were honored with Congressional Gold Medals on Wednesday, the highest award given to citizens by Congress, for their contributions to space exploration.
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NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medals for pioneering space work
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Good for them! The people who do work like this are rarely recognized, no matter their skin color.
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