The First Black Women in NASA—Their Work + Legacy

The First Black Women in NASA—Their Work + Legacy

Who were the first black women in NASA? What contributions did they make to space travel? Amongst some of the first black women in NASA were Hidden Figures characters Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Jackson. Dorothy was one of the first black women in NASA, as she was hired during the war. The other two women joined later. With their many talented colleagues, they proudly worked in their roles, and they helped pave the way forward for other black women.

How Women Fought Jim Crow Segregation at NASA

How were Jim Crow segregation laws felt by the employees of NASA in the pre-Civil Rights era? How did the women of Hidden Figures work to enact change? In Hidden Figures, not even the brilliant mathematicians at NASA were spared from Jim Crow segregation. In the middle of the segregated south, the women of Hidden Figures worked to solve the problems of space exploration, and spent their lives advocating for change both at and outside of NASA.

NASA’s Friendship 7 Mission: Launching a Man Into Orbit

NASA’s Friendship 7 Mission: Launching a Man Into Orbit

What was the Friendship 7 mission, and what was its significance? Did the women of Hidden Figures have anything to do with the Friendship 7 launch? Katherine Johnson was a part of the Space Task Force, which was responsible for the Friendship 7 Mission. In fact, John Glenn, Friendship 7 astronaut, personally relied on Katherine’s mathematical skills to ensure his safety. Read more about the Friendship 7 Mission and Katherine Johnson’s contributions.

Forced Assimilation of Native Americans & Terror in Osage

Forced Assimilation of Native Americans & Terror in Osage

What’s the history of the forced assimilation of Native Americans? Did it play a role in the Osage murders of the 1920s? Forced assimilation was a system that stripped Native Americans of their lands and culture. The practice contributed to the conspiracy to rob the Osage of their material wealth, and it ultimately led to many murders. Continue reading to learn about the forced assimilation of the Osage people.

The Space Task Group: How the Race to the Moon Began

The Space Task Group: How the Race to the Moon Began

What was the Space Task Group? What role did it play in the first manned space missions, and in getting to the moon? The Space Task Group was formed in 1958 and was a working group with the goal of achieving human spaceflight. Singularly focused on its goal, the Space Task Group included many brilliant minds, including Katherine Johnson of Hidden Figures. Keep reading to find out more about the Space Task Group, and Katherine Johnson’s contributions.

How to Use The Secret: Unlock Your Power, Get Results

What Is the Secret to Living a Happy Life?

Have you heard of the law of attraction, and that it’s the secret to getting the life you want? Do you know how to use the secret? The Secret, a book by Rhonda Byrne, outlines a process where you can use the law of attraction to harness your thoughts and feelings into real-life change. Sounds great, right? You must be wondering how to use the secret- keep reading to find out.

Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: Equality at NASA

Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: Equality at NASA

What is gender discrimination in the workplace? What kind of gender discrimination did the women of Hidden Figures face, and what did they do to fight against it? The book Hidden Figures focuses on the lives and careers of three black women who worked at NASA during the Jim Crow era. The women fought to overcome both racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, and their fight for equality created a legacy for women everywhere.

Who Was Katherine Johnson? The Life Story of a NASA Pioneer

Who Was Katherine Johnson? The Life Story of a NASA Pioneer

Who was Katherine Johnson? What is Katherine Johnson’s life story? Where did she go to school, and how did she work her way toward a career as a NASA mathematician? Katherine Johnson is well-known for being one of the main characters in the book Hidden Figures. Katherine spent her career as a mathematician at NACA, later NASA, and was essential in multiple space missions, including the first Earth orbit. Keep reading to find out about Katherine’s early life, how she started a career at NASA, and her life outside her work.