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Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician depicted in 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 101
Johnson "was an American hero and her pioneering legacy will never be forgotten," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine wrote on Twitter.
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'About time': Philadelphia unveils first statue of African American girl
Although the first statue of an African American girl is new to the locale, Philly residents say that her impact is profound and long-lasting. “It’s inspirational for my daughter to see. Finally a statue that bares her likeness.”
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The first image of a black hole was brought to you by Katie Bouman — and Twitter is making sure no one forgets it
“Congratulations to Katie Bouman to whom we owe the first photograph of a black hole ever. Not seeing her name circulate nearly enough in the press,” one Twitter user wrote.
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"Hidden Figures" Subject Katherine Johnson Just Got Her Own NASA Center
She's finally getting the recognition she deserves.
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11 Times Octavia Spencer Motivated Us to Succeed
Happy birthday, Octavia Spencer! The actress and author turns 47 today. Spencer’s breakout moment came in 2011 in the film The Help. It was that movie that really turned Spencer into a household name, as she won several awards for it, including an Academy Award. Ever since, the actress has been unstoppable. She went on to star in films that earned her more award nominations, such as Hidden Figures. If that wasn’t enough, the actress also released children’s books in 2013 and 2015. So what’s her
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Why You Need to Watch Out for ‘Underground’ Star Aldis Hodge
You should know Aldis Hodge from his role as a slave in the WGN series Underground (Season 2 premiers on Wednesday). Hodge attended ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., and he paints and designs watches.
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8 Times the 'Hidden Figures' Cast Slayed the Red Carpet
The stars of the box-office hit Hidden Figures are nominated for a SAG award for outstanding cast performance. And with all due respect to their very solid acting chops, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae have also nailed it on the red carpet while promoting their historical drama about African-American NASA brainiacs. Here’s a look at their most standout styles.