The movie based on Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson was the top-grossing Oscar-nominated film of 2017 ...
One of the many reasons I’m so grateful for “Hidden Figures,” Theodore Melfi’s terrific movie about three African-American women who made integral contributions to the U.S. space program, is that the ...
Two aspects that any critic might consider when discussing a film are tone and intention. They might ask themselves: “What’s the intent of what I’m watching?” and “Are the thematic elements that are ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Representative Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House (fifth from left) joins other members of ...
A group of Black women, crucial to NASA’s achievements during the space race and famously known as the “Hidden Figures,” were honored with a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. These ...
Most people know NASA’s inspirational stories. The first man on the moon, the space race and every other out-of-this-world accomplishment. However, what many do not realize is that some of the ...
Ms. Jackson’s contributions received widespread attention after the release of the 2016 film “Hidden Figures,” which chronicled black women’s work during the space race. By Allyson Waller That “giant ...
The women who were portrayed in “Hidden Figures,” will receive gold medals. Three African American women who were portrayed in the 2016 film, "Hidden Figures," will receive Congressional Gold Medals.