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To: mel221 who wrote (1153751)8/1/2019 2:13:12 PM
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"they were never heard from again"
Well, until the movie came out, and NASA named buildings after them, and yes, they worked on Gemini and Apollo.
NASA Names Facility After ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician Katherine Johnson
huffpost.com

"Not a black person to be seen."
There's a reason they were named "Hidden Figures".

Sign of Progress: NASA Pays Tribute to Hidden Figures | NASA
nasa.gov

Jun 12, 2019 - The 300 block of E Street SW in front of the NASA Headquarters building was designated as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program