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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