Washington — A group of Black women central to NASA's success during the space race and known as the "Hidden Figures" were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill.

The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson ...

The honorees were recognized with the nation's highest civilian honor and include three women who became known as NASA's "Hidden Figures"-- NASA's first black female engineer Mary Jackson and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families ...