The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The ...

A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “Hidden Figures” were honored Wednesday with ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to host an event Wednesday recognizing several women who contributed to the space race.

The legacy and story of Jackson, Johnson and Vaughan was famously captured in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures," which was loosely based on Margot Lee Shetterly's 2016 nonfiction book of the same name.