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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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....
View ArticleHidden 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.
View ArticleHidden 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.
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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.
View ArticleHidden 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.
View ArticleHidden 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.
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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....
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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,...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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...
View ArticleHidden 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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