Former Congresswoman Val Demings

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Mary Jackson attended segregated schools in Maryland. After being recruited by the space program, she worked in the segregated “computer” section before being recruited to become an engineer. She received special permission to attend all-white graduate level classes. https://t.co/XmhN1FOr3X — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 17, 2021

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Mary W. Jackson was NASA’s first black female engineer. Ms. Jackson was one of a group of remarkable women who made America’s space missions possible. @NASA has now renamed its HQ building after Ms. Jackson, a worthy honor. #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/PjSXtOzoEa — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 17, 2021

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

She would go on to do pioneering work with wind tunnels and in numerous NASA divisions. She also advocated for the hiring and mentoring of future women in STEM fields. In addition to her NASA honor, Ms. Jackson was depicted by @JanelleMonae in the film “Hidden Figures.” https://t.co/rZI86PVFnI — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 17, 2021