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    Once Upon A Time In Black HistoryBreaking Barriers at NASA: The Inspiring Journey of Mary Jackson
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    Once Upon A Time In Black History

    Breaking Barriers at NASA: The Inspiring Journey of Mary Jackson

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    In this episode of Once Upon a Time in Black History, Tamara Shiloh shares the inspiring story of Mary Jackson — the first Black female engineer at NASA.

    From overcoming segregation in Hampton to helping shape America’s space program alongside Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson’s journey is a powerful reminder that courage and determination can change history.

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    In this episode of Once Upon a Time in Black History, Tamara Shiloh shares the inspiring story of Mary Jackson — the first Black female engineer at NASA.

    From overcoming segregation in Hampton to helping shape America’s space program alongside Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson’s journey is a powerful reminder that courage and determination can change history.

    Inspired by the story featured in Hidden Figures.

    Visit Multicultural Bookstore for more inspiring stories.

    #MaryJackson #HiddenFigures #BlackHistory #NASA #WomenInSTEM #BlackExcellence #KatherineJohnson #STEM #SpaceHistory #HistoryPodcast

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