‘Hidden’ no more: Katherine Johnson, a black NASA pioneer, finds acclaim at 98 (www.washingtonpost.com)

Christine Cissy White 1/28/177:50 AM

Suddenly Johnson, who will turn 99 in August, finds herself inundated with interview requests, award banquet invitations and people who just want to stop by and shake her hand.
“I’m glad that I’m young enough still to be living and that they are, so they can look and see, ‘That’s who that is,’ ” she said. “And they are as excited as I am.”
For many people, especially African Americans, her tale of overcoming racism and sexism is inspirational. Full story.

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