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.

NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medals The four Black women, whose pioneering work put Americans on the Moon, were honored with the body's highest honor. By Griffin Eckstein.

NASA women who inspired ‘Hidden Figures’ among those honored by Congress This 1977 photo made available by NASA shows engineer Mary W. Jackson at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

Family members of the "Hidden Figures" accept a medal from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., at a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring NASA's Hidden Figures in Emancipation Hall in ...

(Gray News) - House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Wednesday honoring the pioneering women of NASA that contributed to the space race. Among them were three ...

(Gray News) - House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Wednesday honoring the pioneering women of NASA that contributed to the space race. Among them were three ...