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Hidden Figures
This episode explores Margot Lee Shetterly's 'Hidden Figures,' revealing how the unacknowledged brilliance of marginalized individuals, particularly Black women mathematicians, was crucial to America's space race. It examines their resilience against systemic barriers and the profound impact of recognizing overlooked contributions to innovation and historical truth.
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“This episode explores Margot Lee Shetterly's 'Hidden Figures,' revealing how the unacknowledged brilliance of marginalized individuals, particularly Black women mathematicians, was crucial to America's space race. It examines their resilience against systemic barriers and the profound impact of recognizing overlooked contributions to innovation and historical truth.”
— Margot Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures
nasa, space race, african american history
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of nasa, space race, african american history and better judgment in how they apply it.
Margot Lee Shetterly brings a credible and useful lens to nasa, space race, african american history, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.