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Hidden Figuras: Mario Molina

Remember aerosol cans? No? That’s because this man discovered they were emitting chemicals that destroy the ozone layer into the atmosphere.     The post Hidden Figuras: Mario Molina appeared first on...

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Hidden Figuras: Jovita Idár

Over a century ago, a young brown journalist named Jovita Idár stood up to Texas Rangers when they came to destroy her press. An educator, journalist, activist and sometimes nurse, Idár is one of the...

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Hidden Figuras: George Melendez Wright

“If we destroy nature blindly, it is a boomerang which will be our undoing.” George Melendez Wright was the first person to recognize the dangers humans posed to wildlife in American’s National Parks....

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Hidden Figuras: Mother Mary Lange

Decades before slavery was abolished, a free woman immigrated to the U.S. and opened her home to educate children of color.     The post Hidden Figuras: Mother Mary Lange appeared first on BESE.

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Hidden Figuras: Bartolina Sisa

On September 5th, the anniversary of Bartolina Sisa’s death, we celebrate International Indigenous Women’s Day.     The post Hidden Figuras: Bartolina Sisa appeared first on BESE.

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Hidden Figuras: Fred Korematsu

In one of the worst Supreme Court decisions ever made, a 23-year-old challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII—and lost. Photos courtesy of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and...

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Hidden Figuras: The Secret Mission of Castellanos and Mandl

One of the largest scale rescue missions during the Holocaust is also one of its least known.     The post Hidden Figuras: The Secret Mission of Castellanos and Mandl appeared first on BESE.

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Hidden Figuras: Lonnie Johnson

Did you know the Super Soaker was accidentally created by an engineer at NASA?     The post Hidden Figuras: Lonnie Johnson appeared first on BESE.

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Hidden Figuras: Juana Inés de la Cruz

In 1690, an established poet and nun stood up to a notable Bishop for publicly criticizing her intellect as a woman. The post Hidden Figuras: Juana Inés de la Cruz appeared first on BESE.

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Hidden Figuras: Private Felix Longoria

In a small town in Texas, a controversy surrounding the burial of a WWII veteran ignited the Mexican American civil rights movement.     The post Hidden Figuras: Private Felix Longoria appeared first...

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Hidden Figuras: Althea Gibson

 In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black woman invited to Wimbledon. She left with multiple wins and broke down barriers for athletes of color like Arthur Ashe and more.     The post Hidden...

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Hidden Figuras: Bill Melendez

José Cuauhtémoc “Bill” Melendez was one of the most influential animators of our time and is a part of all of our childhoods. His credits include “Pinocchio,” “Dumbo,” “Bambi,” and the beloved, “A...

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Hidden Figuras: Mary Golda Ross

Mary Golda Ross was the first, female Native American engineer who excelled in missile and aerospace research. She worked with NASA and conducted then-top secret research for the Lockheed Corporation....

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Hidden Figuras: Maria Montez

Maria Montez was Hollywood’s first Dominican actress. She was the “Queen of Technicolor” during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and was best known for playing strong female leads. Montez knew her worth...

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Hidden Figuras: Mae Jemison

 Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, is one of the most accomplished women of her time —a doctor, engineer, philanthropist, and astronaut. Learn how she paved the way for others like her,...

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Hidden Figuras: George Masa

 A little-known Japanese immigrant helped establish one of America’s most beloved national parks, The Great Smoky Mountains. His name was George Masa and this is his story.      The post Hidden...

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Hidden Figuras: Richard Oakes

Richard Oakes is one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. He bolstered the Red Power Movement, successfully occupied U.S. territory without using violence, and united Native Americans...

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Hidden Figuras: The Lone Latinx Voice Of Journalist Ruben Salazar

Late journalist, Ruben Salazar, kicked open many doors throughout his short life. He was a voice for the Latinx community when there was none, he defied the odds in American mainstream media and...

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Hidden Figuras: Maria Tallchief—Osage Native And America’s First Prima Ballerina

As the country’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief put American ballet on the map. She played an integral role in making the New York City Ballet world-renowned and even brought the Nutcracker...

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Hidden Figuras: How Luchita Hurtado Went From Painting in the Shadows to...

For years the work of Luchita Hurtado, one of the world’s most esteemed painters, went unrecognized. But now, as she nears 100 years of age, Luchita has received international recognition for her art....

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