Figures. Hidden. Why?

It is #womenshistorymonth ! Too little of the #ushistory that we all learn in school has to do with #womenshistory or #blackhistory -- especially true when we are learning about the #spaceprogram . We have #nasa and it is in certain places in the #us. But #historyfacts are complicated, and there is very little exploration of the role of the #civilrightsmovement in the creation of policy around #space . This is one installment of a multi-part series on this subject. It addresses NASA's record on hiring #Blackwomen in the South, the impact the #hbcu on #stem education for women; and it profiles two Black Women who worked in space -- one well-know (but for other things) and one not well-known at all.
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[@SemuBittu]

Captivating, exciting and emotional.
You are Brilliant storyteller, I can't wait to read your book. Thank you.

[@keenoled]

Thank you for this! The next time I re-watch Hidden Figures, I'll enjoy the stories and know while they're emotionally true, they're not factually so.

[@tazkrebbeks3391]

It's a movie. Not a documentary.
Movies are for ENTERTAINMENT!!!
I could care less about historical accuracy.
It was a good movie. It did what it was supposed to.
Make me forget about life for a while.

[@keenoled]

While yes, you gotta remember how much people believe in stories they're told. This is close enough to real history there probably won't be negative repercussions, but other movies have people believe rose stuff. So if something claims to be a historical retelling, they should stick close to the truth, imho, or go full fantasy like Ever After and no one has to follow historically correct costuming and make up or whatever.

[@mikenuyen4441]

Wow somehow I am not surprised. I seen the 60's I know what happened and what didn't.