The Untold Story Of The unsung heroes Black Women’s Contributions To Technology (Black Culture)

Let’s talk about a group of unsung heroes who have been hiding in plain sight: the ”hidden figures” of American history. And no, I’m not talking about the math problem you skipped in high school.
I’m talking about the incredible contributions of black women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These women were pioneers in their fields, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes to make their mark on history.

But for too long, their stories have been overlooked and ignored. It’s like when you’re at a party and you’re telling a hilarious joke, but no one hears it because they’re all too busy taking selfies. The contributions of these ”hidden figures” have been drowned out by the noise of a society that has often failed to recognize the talent and potential of black women.
But that’s where ”Hidden Figures” comes in. This film tells the true story of three black women who worked at NASA during the Space Race, and who played a critical role in putting the first American man in space. And let me tell you, their stories are nothing short of inspiring.

We have Katherine Johnson, a human computer who calculated the trajectories for the first American manned spaceflights. It’s like she had a superpower for math, but instead of using it to fight crime, she used it to help put a man on the moon.
Then there’s Mary Jackson, the first black female engineer at NASA. She had to fight for her education, petitioning a Virginia court for permission to attend a segregated school to get the necessary qualifications to become an engineer. It’s like she had to navigate an obstacle course just to get to the starting line, but she never gave up.

And let’s not forget about Dorothy Vaughan, who led the West Computing group, a team of black women who were responsible for programming and operating the first electronic computers at NASA. It’s like she was the captain of a team that was making history, but no one knew about it.
These women faced discrimination, prejudice, and a society that was not yet ready to recognize their talent and potential. But they persevered, breaking down barriers and making history in the process. Their stories are a reminder of the power of determination, hard work, and grit.

So buckle up, folks, because we’re about to take a journey through history, exploring the amazing contributions of the ”hidden figures” of American history. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even a little bit angry that these stories haven’t been told sooner. But most importantly, get ready to learn and grow, and discover the amazing potential that exists in all of us, no matter who we are or where we come from.

Alright, folks, let’s talk about Katherine Johnson, the human computer who helped put a man on the moon. If you’ve never heard of her, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Katherine’s contributions to the space program were largely overlooked for decades, and it’s time to give her the recognition she deserves.
Katherine was born in 1918 in West Virginia. Even as a child, she showed an incredible talent for mathematics, and by the time she was in high school, she was already taking college-level courses. It’s like she was a math genius from birth, and no one even bothered to read the manual.
After graduating from college, Katherine began working at NASA’s predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). She started out as a ”computer,” which was a job title for women who performed calculations by hand. It’s like she was a human calculator, but instead of buttons, she had fingers.

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