In 2016, with the release of Hidden Figures, Hollywood unlocked a world of possibilities for young Black girls who rarely saw themselves reflected in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Taraji P. Henson, with her portrayal of mathematician and longtime NASA employee Katherine Johnson, helped shine a light on the barriers women have […]
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