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Breaking Barriers at NASA: The Inspiring Journey of Mary Jackson
Episode 65
Published 2 months ago
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In this episode of Once Upon a Time in Black History, Tamara Shiloh shares the inspiring story of Mary Jackson — the first Black female engineer at NASA.
From overcoming segregation in Hampton to helping shape America’s space program alongside Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson’s journey is a powerful reminder that courage and determination can change history.
Inspired by the story featured in Hidden Figures.
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