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Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly tells the inspiring true story of three African American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who played crucial roles in NASA during the Space Race. Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, these “human computers” made significant contributions to key space missions, including John Glenn’s orbital flight. The book highlights their resilience, brilliance, and determination, showcasing how they broke barriers in both science and civil rights. Hidden Figures sheds light on the overlooked contributions of Black women to American history and the advancement of space exploration. Excessively scarce.
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