How NASA hired its first black women 'computers'

For Paper 3 USA race relations we have examined the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the steady impact on de facto treatment of black Americans.





The film 'Hidden Figures' is out in cinemas at the moment and features some pioneering black women who were influential during the space race. This film is highly tipped at the Oscars this weekend, although it has to beat 'La La Land.' I can definitely recommend it as an entertaining watch and it demonstrates the influence of Jim Crow.


Further reading:

• BBC article about the real story behind the film
• Hidden Figures official website